Symbolising a luminous vision of prestige rosé, the Dom Ruinart - Rosé - Vintage 2009 expresses the grace of a year described as sunny, where the generous climate enhanced the brilliance of the Grands Crus. Long aged 11 years on laths in the chalk cellars, and finished with a dosage of 4 g/L to preserve the fruit's momentum, this Champagne AOC combines intensity, purity and precision. The dominant framework of Chardonnay Grands Crus (Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Sillery) meets the rare imprint of a Pinot Noir from Aÿ vinified as red, for a depth of colour and a tannic architecture of remarkable finesse. Pale pink robe with raspberry highlights, delicate effervescence, bouquet of spices and flowers, saline tension and caressing breadth on the palate, everything contributes to a tasting that evokes the choreography of a grand ballet, where every step is right, elegant and unforgettable. This vintage rosé, intense yet finely chiselled, is aimed at aesthetes seeking a table champagne able to light up both an iodised tartare and a noble poultry, and at collectors who favour patient wines with a vibrant signature.

Blend and vinification

A masterful alliance of 85% Chardonnay Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly) and the Montagne de Reims (Sillery), and 15% Pinot Noir from Aÿ vinified as red, this cuvée claims an aesthetic of rosé that is both delicate and defined. The harvest is hand-picked to preserve the integrity of the berries. Fermentations take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation performed to achieve the sought balance and refine the texture. After tirage, the wine rests 11 years on laths at the heart of the chalk cellars, an ideal environment that ensures slow micro-oxygenation and extremely fine effervescence. The dosage at 4 g/L emphasises the vintage's straightness while preserving aromatic brightness. Presentation in a wooden gift box completes the majestic bearing of this edition, designed for both the pleasure of the moment and the emotion of time.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Soft pink with raspberry highlights, edged by an effervescence of extreme finesse. Light passes through the glass like a watercolor, revealing a clear, vibrant texture.
• Nose: Complex, noble bouquet. The noble spices open with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, before unveiling blood citrus such as blood orange and kumquat. Floral notes of violet and peony mingle with an iodine signature, promising a lifted, mouthwatering palate.
• Palate: Broad, silky attack, supported by a fine bubble that chisels the texture. The mid-palate unfolds fresh red fruits, a citric tension and noble bitters of great elegance. The finish, precise and persistent, stretches over a delicate salinity and a spicy persistence, offering an architecture both seductive and gastronomic.

Service temperature and advice

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip glasses to enhance the fineness of the bubble and the aromatic development. Let the bottle breathe a few minutes before service so that the spicy and floral notes gain complexity. Store it quietly, lying down, away from light and temperature variations. This cuvée is splendid today, while offering a noteworthy ageing potential for lovers of polished textures and emerging tertiary aromas.

Food pairings

• Appetisers: tuna sashimi, thin tart with confit tomato, delicately aged ham.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio with citrus, lobster poached with blood orange butter, sea bream tartare with kumquat.
• Main courses: roast duckling with Morello cherries, milk-fed veal with a reduced jus, creamy chanterelle risotto with pomegranate arils.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, 24-month Parmesan, truffle Brie for a texture and umami match.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, strawberries marinated with Timut pepper, lightly sweet almond and raspberry entremet.

Occasions

Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 naturally finds its place:

• At a gourmet dinner where the food-and-wine pairing becomes a genuine dialogue.
• To celebrate a precious event where elegance is expressed without ostentation.
• As an exceptional gift in a wooden gift box, intended for knowledgeable enthusiasts and collectors.

Characteristics

• Name: Dom Ruinart - Rosé - Vintage 2009
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Vintage rosé
• Vintage: 2009
• Grape varieties: Chardonnay Grands Crus 85%, Pinot Noir from Aÿ vinified as red 15%
• Alcohol content: 12.5%
• Ageing: 11 years on laths in chalk cellars
• Dosage: 4 g/L
• Volume: 75 cl, presented in a wooden gift box
• Cellaring: ready to drink, good ageing potential
• Service temperature: 10–12°C