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Dom Ruinart Brut 1996
Champagne - brut
93/100 Parker
Dom Ruinart Brut Millésimé is the iconic prestige cuvée from Maison Ruinart. A true tribute to the expertise and excellence of the oldest Champagne house—founded in 1729—this bottle embodies the quintessence of great Chardonnay from the Champagne region.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs). This cuvée is crafted exclusively from exceptional Grands Crus, primarily sourced from the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) and the Montagne de Reims (Sillery, Puisieulx).
Extended Aging: An exceptional maturation period of 9 to 10 years on the lees in the cellars (sealed with a cork stopper since the 2010 vintage), which imparts complexity and depth.
Style: Elegance, saline tension, aromatic freshness, and chalky finesse.
Appearance: Pale golden yellow with subtle green highlights, traversed by a stream of exceptionally fine bubbles.
Nose: Highly expressive and complex. Initial aromas reveal aquatic floral notes, citrus zest (candied lemon, bergamot), and hints of fresh pear. As it breathes, the wine opens up to reveal nuances of golden brioche, fresh almond, toasted hazelnut, and a pronounced mineral character (flint, chalk).
Palate: The attack is clean, dynamic, and enveloping. The texture is both silky and taut, balanced by remarkable acidity. The finish is exceptionally long, underscored by a saline touch and delicate citrus-peel bitterness. Food & Wine Pairings: Its structure and freshness make this a cuvée suited for fine dining:
Seafood starters: Scallop carpaccio with lime, langoustine tartare, sea bass ceviche.
Main courses: Pan-seared turbot with *beurre blanc* sauce, Bresse poultry with morel mushrooms, sole *meunière*.
Cheeses: Mature Chaource or aged Parmesan (24–36 months).
Serving & Aging Potential: Serving temperature: Between 10°C and 12°C (enjoy in large wine glasses to allow its aromatic profile to fully unfold).
Aging potential: Remarkable capacity for evolution in the cellar, with the ability to age for 15 to 20 years (or even longer for exceptional vintages such as 2002, 2008, or 2010).
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 93/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Sparkling |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Champagne |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Slightly damaged |
| Region | Champagne |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Incompatibility wooden box | Yes |
| Champagne Houses | Ruinart |
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