Among the most sought‑after rosé cuvées of Champagne, the Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 embodies an ideal of beauty and pleasure aimed at gastronomy connoisseurs. A sun‑lit vintage, aged for a long time in the tranquillity of the chalk cellars, it reveals the grace of Chardonnay from the finest terroirs allied to the brightness of a Pinot Noir vinified as red. Presented in a wooden box, it answers a dual desire: an exceptional tasting experience and a gift worthy of great emotions. It stands out by its enveloping mouthfeel, aromatic purity and a tension delicately shaped by a measured dosage of 4 g/L. 2009 was a vintage of contrasts, marked by a disturbed flowering then a dry, luminous summer that brought the grapes to textbook ripeness. In the glass, this vintage rosé expresses itself with clockwork precision, offering harmonics of fine spices, vibrant citrus and slightly powdery floral notes. At the moment of service, its very fine bubble signs a style both refined and vibrant, destined for great moments of sharing.

Assemblage et vinification

This champagne is composed of 85% Chardonnay Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs, notably Cramant, Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, as well as Sillery on the Montagne de Reims, and 15% Pinot Noir vinified as red from the Aÿ Grand Cru. The harvest is carried out by hand to preserve the integrity of the berries. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature‑controlled stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation which brings a silkier texture and added elegance. The ageing is carried out for a minimum of 11 years on laths in the chalky cool of the cellars, which refines the framework, melds the aromas and magnifies the finesse of the bubbles. The dosage of 4 g/L highlights the wine’s natural balance without masking the straightness of its structure. In the end, an interpretation of vintage rosé that is luminous, precise and profoundly harmonious.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Soft pink threaded with raspberry highlights, animated by a very fine and regular effervescence. The clarity and brilliance of the disc announce a pure, controlled substance, underscored with grace by a persistent bead.
• Nose: A complex bouquet of sweet spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of candied ginger, lifted by bright citrus: blood orange and kumquat. Floral accents of violet and peony mingle with a briny nuance evoking oyster shell, bringing breath and verticality to the whole.
• Palate: Soft, caressing attack, generous mid‑palate with precise contours. The acid frame, finely chiselled, sculpts a broad, satin texture. Flavours of blood citrus, fresh red fruits and fine spices stretch into a long, savory and very clean finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip glasses to preserve the effervescence and aerate the aromatic range. A few minutes’ rest in the glass allow the delicate spices and floral notes to open up. Avoid sharp temperature shocks; prefer gradual cooling in an ice bucket. The bottle, presented in a wooden box, should ideally be stored lying down in the cellar, protected from light and vibration. Over time, this vintage will develop more indulgent hints—fine brioche, dried rose petals—without ever losing its backbone. For service, a measured opening followed by a gentle pour reveals the bubble’s architecture and the depth of the fruit.

Food pairing

• Aperitifs: oscietra caviar, sun‑dried tomato and basil tartlets, citrus‑cured salmon.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, tuna tartare with kumquat, delicate shellfish jelly.
• Main courses: roasted lobster with mild spices, duckling glazed with blood orange, beet risotto with aged parmesan.
• Cheeses: aged comté, truffled Brie de Meaux, lightly bloomy sheep’s tomme.
• Desserts: thin tart with candied citrus, lightly sweetened strawberry sablé, grapefruit‑rose entremet.

Moments to enjoy

Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 is the perfect companion:

• To celebrate a unique event with an elegance that leaves an impression.
• At a gourmet dinner where precise pairings enhance every course.
• As an exceptional gift presented in a wooden box, intended for discerning lovers.

Specifications

• Name: Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Vintage rosé Champagne
• Vintage: 2009
• Grapes: 85% Chardonnay Grands Crus, 15% Pinot Noir vinified as red (Aÿ Grand Cru)
• Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
• Ageing: minimum 11 years on laths in the chalky cellars
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: to be enjoyed now, significant ageing potential
• Serving temperature: 10–12°C