Light, citrussy and very minerally. A lot of apple and biscuit flavours. Dried lemon rind and a lot of biscuit on the palate. A long, spicy finish.Very good and very clean. If you are used to trying young Dom Perignon, this is the sort of wine under the heading “Textbook Dom Perignon”.
Delicate and floral, with citrus blossom, apple and ginger notes. Nicely balanced, picking up some textural detail on the finish. An appealing fresh style on the palate Ideal as an aperitif. Many Champagne houses would like to lay claim to the accolade of being the longest established house, but only one may do so in truth. And that house is Ruinart, a business established in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart. The Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs was first released with the 1959 vintage. This is Grand Cru Chardonnay, a large proportion of which originates from the Montagne de Reims; Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Sillery and Verzenay. These villages impart a great depth and presence on the palate, and an ability to age well.
Elegant, refined and firmly fruity, showing complex aromas of toast, fig, almond and pear, backed by ripe apple, fig and nut flavors and supported by refreshing acidity. This is harmoniously balanced, an outstanding Champagne. 6,000 cases made and unlikely to be many remaining. This wine is drinking very well now.
