The R de Ruinart Brut en demi-bouteille condenses the spirit of Maison Ruinart into a 37,5 cl format, ideal when the occasion calls for precision rather than extravagance. This non-vintage Champagne AOC is aimed at lovers who want to share an aperitif for two, add a festive note to a dinner or offer a considered gift without waiting for a major event. Its character rests on a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, drawn from 40 to 50 crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. Fresh, lemony, balanced and mineral, this cuvée delivers a clean, lively and stylish tasting. The half-bottle format lets you enjoy a great Champagne signature with the right measure, without giving up the depth of patient cellar work. A luminous interlude, like a streak of light on a carefully set table.

Assemblage et vinification

R de Ruinart Brut reveals a structure conceived like a musical composition, where each grape variety contributes its nuance. Chardonnay represents 40 % of the blend, bringing freshness and a mineral dimension. Pinot Noir, present at 40 to 45 %, provides structure and definition, while Meunier, 10 to 15 %, completes the ensemble with suppleness. Between 20 and 30 % reserve wines contribute to the continuity of the house style. Grapes are hand-harvested, then alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out before an ageing of 2 à 3 ans en cave. Dosaged at 7 g/L, this brut cuvée finds a precise balance between liveliness, roundness and persistence.

Notes de dégustation

• Style : a fresh, balanced expression underpinned by a mineral thread that gives the tasting a sense of clarity and finesse.
• Expression aromatique : lemony accents bring a delicate liveliness, ideal for opening the palate with distinction.
• Bouche : the blend of the three grape varieties composes a harmonious texture, where the freshness of Chardonnay dialogues with the structure of Pinot Noir and the suppleness of Meunier.
• Finale : balanced and precise, it extends with restraint the luminous identity of this emblematic cuvée.

Un format pensé pour les instants choisis

The 37,5 cl half-bottle offers a spontaneous and refined way to enjoy Champagne. It naturally suits a tête-à-tête aperitif, a gourmet pause at the end of a fulfilled day or a dinner you wish to open with a house cuvée. Its format is also particularly appreciated for composing a delicate gift, accompanying a floral gesture or marking an intimate celebration. Without imposing the ceremonial of a large bottle, R de Ruinart Brut retains the bearing of a great Champagne and turns a simple moment into a memorable one. Its lemony liveliness makes it a particularly apt choice when you are looking for a white Champagne that is accessible, structured and expressive.

Accords mets et vin

• À l’apéritif : serve it with gougères, lightly roasted almonds or blinis topped with smoked fish.
• Avec les produits de la mer : its freshness delicately accompanies oysters, a scallop carpaccio or simply seasoned prawns.
• Avec une cuisine légère : it brings definition to gently roasted poultry, a seasonal vegetable risotto or a plate of briny flavours.
• Pour une table de fromages : favour cheeses with a creamy texture and moderate flavour, to preserve the clarity of the cuvée.
• Pour conclure : lightly sweet citrus desserts make an inspired pairing with its lemony nuances.

Une signature Ruinart, entre héritage et précision

Choosing R de Ruinart Brut invites to your table a cuvée whose balance is based on a selection of 40 to 50 crus and a controlled blending. The origin of the grapes, between Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, draws a dialogue between freshness and structure. The presence of reserve wines helps maintain the consistency of this house expression, while cellar ageing allows the whole to find its harmony. This half-bottle does not seek spectacle; it favours accuracy, clarity and the pleasure of a well-composed tasting. It answers the desire for a Champagne with character, easy to gift and deeply attached to the French art of receiving.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Ruinart, R de Ruinart Brut, demi-bouteille
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Champagne brut blanc
• Millésime : Non millésimé
• Assemblage : Chardonnay 40 %, pinot noir 40 à 45 %, meunier 10 à 15 %
• Origine des crus : Côte des Blancs et Montagne de Reims
• Nombre de crus : 40 à 50
• Vins de réserve : 20 à 30 %
• Dosage : 7 g/L
• Degré d’alcool : 12 % vol.
• Vieillissement : 2 à 3 ans en cave
• Contenance : 37,5 cl
• Allergènes : Contains sulphites
• Origine : France

For a companionable aperitif, a discreet celebration or a gourmet gift, let this half-bottle of R de Ruinart Brut bring a note of controlled joy and shared pleasure to the moment.