Background

Dom Thierry Ruinart was an intuitive, visionary, hardworking, and modest Benedictine monk who lived from 1657-1709 and was a contemporary of Louis XIV. A brilliant theologian and historian, at the age of 23 he left his home in Champagne to go to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the most influential centres of learning near Paris. While there, he was exposed to the city and court where he gained an awareness of a more worldly life. Specifically, he learned of a new “wine with bubbles,” not yet known as champagne, which was already popular among young aristocrats.

Tasting notes

Balancing tension with roundness, the enveloping structure is highlighted by fresh aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit. With a long and delicate finale.

Winemaking

Harvested by hand. A blend of 25–30 crus including 20–30% reserve wine kept from a range of vintages. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation

Food pairings

Pairs well with sea bass fillet, lime, baby fennel, granny Smith apple and pink radish.

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