2010 Ruinart Dom Ruinart Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne – Critic Rated

Experience the landmark 2010 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, a prestige cuvée champagne that redefines elegance. Crafted exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay grapes sourced from revered villages like Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly, and Cramant (90%), with a distinctive touch from Sillery (10%), this vintage marks a historic return to traditional cork aging – a practice unseen since the 1960s.

Prepare for an extraordinary sensory journey. This exceptional champagne opens with captivating layers of zesty lemon peel, delicate white flowers, subtle mint, crushed flint minerality, and a whisper of white pepper. On the palate, it unfolds with remarkable vinosity – medium to full-bodied yet beautifully balanced. Enjoy its pillowy texture and pinpoint mousse leading to an intensely saline, mineral-drenched finish. Expertly judged with a low dosage of just 4g/L, its complexity rivals the finest white Burgundies, offering notes of toasted almonds, warm brioche, pear, exotic fruit, and a sophisticated smoky nuance developed under cork.

Acclaimed by top critics (Vinous 97pts, Decanter 95pts, Wine Advocate 94pts) for its stature, breed, and pure class, the 2010 Dom Ruinart showcases Chef de Caves Frédéric Panaïotis’s masterpiece. Possessing significant ageing potential (disgorged 2020/2021), this powerful yet elegant champagne delivers a long, mouthwatering finish. At 12.5% ABV, it’s an unreal expression of Chardonnay perfection – truly a Corton-Charlemagne with bubbles.

Discover this rare gem from Champagne Ruinart in France – an iconic vintage for collectors and connoisseurs seeking an unparalleled drinking experience.