R de Ruinart second skin case

The R de Ruinart is the brut cuvée of Ruinart, founded in 1729 and considered the oldest champagne house. The blend consists of 40 per cent Chardonnay, 40 to 45 per cent Pinot Noir and 10 to 15 per cent Pinot Meunier. To this are added 25 to 30 per cent reserve wine from the two previous vintages, which gives the wine more depth. In the glass it is golden in colour with a vigorous mousse. The nose combines pear, apple and apricot with floral notes.

On the palate it is round and fleshy, with an energetic attack and ripe fruit. The long finish keeps the freshness of the Chardonnay that defines the house style. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass with some bowl. It suits an aperitif, oysters and scallops, or ripe Chaource. The gift box is made from wood fibres from sustainably managed European forests, is 100 per cent recyclable and has a lower climate impact than conventional packaging.