Champagne Ruinart

Italy is not only one of the oldest wine countries in the world, but also one of the most diverse. From the alpine north to the hot south, from the Mediterranean coasts to the heights of the Apennines – hardly any other country offers such a range of grape varieties, climate zones and wine styles. With over 20 wine-growing regions, more than 400 indigenous grape varieties and a deeply rooted culture of enjoyment, Italy is one of the most important wine producers worldwide.

Zunächst verschenkte Nicolas Ruinart Champagner an seine Textilkunden als besondere Aufmerksamkeit. Der Erfolg der Weine war so überwältigend, dass er sein Textilgeschäft schließlich völlig aufgab und sich fortan ausschließlich dem Champagner widmete. Schon 1764 verzeichneten die Hausbücher die Produktion von Rosé-Champagner – auch dies ein frühes Pionierwerk in der Geschichte des Schaumweins.

Mehr als zwei Jahrhunderte lang führte die Familie Ruinart das Haus in direkter Erbfolge. Heute ist Champagne Ruinart Teil des Luxusgüterkonzerns LVMH – ohne dabei seine ursprüngliche Handschrift, seinen Stil und seine Unabhängigkeit in der Weinbereitung eingebüßt zu haben. Die kreative und handwerkliche Kontinuität wird von den Kellermeistern und -meisterinnen gelebt und gepflegt.

Italy is not only one of the oldest wine countries in the world, but also one of the most diverse. From the alpine north to the hot south, from the Mediterranean coasts to the heights of the Apennines – hardly any other country offers such a range of grape varieties, climate zones and wine styles. With over 20 wine-growing regions, more than 400 indigenous grape varieties and a deeply rooted culture of enjoyment, Italy is one of the most important wine producers worldwide.

The pride of the house is the legendary Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. This Champagne demonstrates the full skill of the cellar masters: expressive, silky, and full of freshness. The grapes come from Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, whose chalky soils give the wine its distinctive minerality.

Fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for a long time on the lees, the Blanc de Blancs presents with delicate notes of white flowers, apricot, and brioche. This style is exemplary of the house's philosophy: purity and tension in perfect balance.

Tip: Ruinart Brut is the ideal introduction to the world of French Champagnes – delicately fruity, precise, and of exceptional harmony.

The Ruinart winery is considered the oldest champagne house in France. Founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, a success story began here that continues to set standards to this day. Inspired by his uncle, the Benedictine monk Dom Thierry Ruinart, Nicolas recognized the potential of the fine, sparkling wines from Champagne early on.

Already in the 18th century, Champagne Ruinart was highly esteemed at the great European courts – from Paris to Vienna. Today, the house belongs to the LVMH Group but remains true to its traditional craftsmanship. Every bottle stands for elegance, timelessness, and the quintessence of French art de vivre.

The Champagne Ruinart vineyards are located in the most renowned communes of the Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims, and the Vallée de la Marne.

• Soils: predominantly chalk and limestone – they store heat and promote root development.
• Climate: cool temperatures and gentle hills create a unique microclimate that preserves acidity and freshness.
• Sites: Premier and Grand Cru parcels yield grapes of the highest quality, forming the basis for the wines' balance and longevity.

These geological and climatic conditions make Ruinart's French wines so distinctive – elegant, mineral, and with an unmistakable expression of the terroir.