Editors notes
Two years of research and development were needed to get back to the essential: a 100% paper and entirely recyclable case, moulded to the shape of the bottle. This case is 9 times lighter than its predecessor and produced without incurring any airfreight, resulting in a 60% reduction in its carbon impact.
A pioneer in the champagne trade, the Ruinart House has stood out due to its unique know-how and history. At first very intense on the nose, with fresh fruit notes, particularly ripe citrus fruits. A second refined floral nose with notes of white flowers and fruits (white peaches, pineapple). A supple, harmonious attack on the palate, very rounded. Vinosity that is not excessive, supported by excellent freshness. Notes of nectarines, citrus fruits with a pleasant mineral quality in the finish. Long, very refreshing finish. A vibrant, clear yellow colour with golden reflections. Good brilliance with sustained effervescence and a very persistent foam.
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Critic Scores & reviews
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Tyson Stelzer
94""Chardonnay is close to my heart," waxes Ruinart Chef de Caves Frederic Panaiotis. It's close to mine, too, when it's as elegant and refined as it is in his B de B. This is the consummate autumn aperitif; a complete champagne, singing with pure lemon juice and high notes of cinnamon and wild honey."
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Nick Stock
94"The Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a very composed and satisfying Champagne that delivers elegance, power and complexity in a polished style. The nose has brioche, honey, gently toasted bready notes and yellow fruit aromas. On the palate it s a creamy and supple style, with fine, supple texture and a wealth of ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours."
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Champagne
Champagne is a wine region to the north-east of Paris where wine has been grown since the Romans first planted in the 5th century and the region is most well known for the sparkling wine that goes by the regions name.
Champagne is made from 3 grapes. The two red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the white grape Chardonnay. All three are commonly blended though a ‘blanc de blanc’ meaning ‘white from white’ indicates that only Chardonnay was used. Conversely a ‘blanc de noir’ or ‘white from black’ indicates that the two red grapes were used.
A common misconception is that Champagne was invented by Dom Pérignon. Although this is not the case, he made considerable contributions to the quality and production methods used in the region. The very first bottles of Champagne were created by accident, and coined ‘the devil’s wine’ for all the popping corks. Sparkling wine in Australia was referred to as Champagne but this practise has long been disallowed.
Methode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced and if you see Millisime on a bottle, it represents the fact that the wine comes from a particular vintage rather than being blended, which is the more common practice.
Icons such as Dom Pérignon and Kristal are world reknowned, but we find as much pleasure in the smaller Champagne houses such as Gosset and Jacquinot. Magnums are perfect for the festive occasions and half bottles are also available.
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting and Dinner Perth 19th April 2023 6.30pm$275.00 per ticket131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Read MoreIt’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 of France’s finest Champagnes.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar Champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a superb selection curated by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home!
With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting!
Wine List & Menu:
On arrival
The Heritage bread and pickles
Jacquinot & Fils Private Cuvée Brut Champagne NVBracket 1 - House
Oysters, bacon fat, tomato
Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV
Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
Champagne Louise Brison Extra Brut 2015Bracket 2 - Grand Cru
Steak tartare, anchovy, cos, cheddar
Champagne Delavenne Brut Tradition Grand Cru NV
Champagne Autreau Grand Cru NV
Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru NVBracket 3 - Rose
Brioche, salmon caviar, egg jam
Champagne Drappier Rose Brut Nature NV
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013
Gosset 'Grand Rose' NV ChampagneBracket 4 - Big names
Miso toothfish, beurre blanc, chives
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV Champagne
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 Limited Edition Yayoi-Kusama
Dom Perignon 2012Mystery Champagne
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About the brand Ruinart
Since its foundation in 1729, the first established House of Champagne has taken pride in the excellence of its Cuvées. The unique shape of its bottle is a tribute to the historic bottles of the eighteenth century. Chardonnay plays a fundamental role and constitutes the very soul of Ruinart wines. The grape, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, is at the heart of all Ruinart Cuvées. One of the most iconic features of this Champagne house is The Crayères. Dug almost 2000 years ago, these ancient chalk tunnels create an 8-kilometre labyrinth of galleries up to 38 meters below ground. These chalk quarries have continued to be used for cellaring their bottles for over a century; the underground galleries creating the perfect environment for aging at 90% humidity. The Crayères in the French city of Reims were officially classified as a historical monument in 1931 and Ruinart now offers public discovery visits of these magnificent cellars.
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