Among the most accomplished expressions of Chardonnay in Champagne, the Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013 Extra Brut celebrates the mineral grace of the Grands Crus and the precision of a long cellar ageing. A characterful vintage, 2013 produced a structure of great clarity, driven by measured ripeness and vibrant freshness. This cuvée is aimed at connoisseurs seeking a sculptural Blanc de Blancs, able to illuminate an exceptional aperitif as well as accompany a gastronomic table. It answers the desire for a wine both elegant and broad, where aromatic finesse coexists with depth and length. Its masterful bead, silky texture and saline, spicy finish make it an ideal partner to elevate delicate textures, reveal iodized accents and stage French elegance. Here, every detail is thought for purity of gesture, from parcel selection to cellar work, so that the glass clearly narrates the chalky thread, the accuracy of the ageing and the brilliance of a historic house.

Blend and vinification

This Blanc de Blancs is produced exclusively from Chardonnay from Grands Crus. The backbone comes 70% from the Côte des Blancs with reference villages Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly, Bergères-lès-Vertus. It is complemented by 30% from the Montagne de Reims with Verzenay, Sillery, Taissy, Villers-Marmery, a source of energy and uprightness. Late hand-harvesting for optimal maturity, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats to preserve aromatic precision, malolactic fermentation carried out to harmonise the structure, secondary fermentation under cork, riddling and disgorgement performed by hand. The ageing on laths extends for a minimum of 9 to 10 years, shaping texture, refining the bead and unfolding complexity. Extra Brut dosage of 5,5 g/L to let the purity of the fruit and the minerality speak, alcohol at 12,5% vol., legal notice, contains sulfites. From parcel selection to patient ageing, everything contributes to a clear reading of the vintage, a vibrant balance between breadth, tension and salinity.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Golden yellow with green highlights, clear and luminous, animated by an extremely fine effervescence. The persistent bead draws a delicate lace, promising a chiselled texture and a deeply harmonious palate.
• Nose: A complex, airy bouquet combining toasty and pastry notes with hints of dried fruit, almond, hazelnut, then a parade of citrus—zesty lemon, pink grapefruit—and juicy fruits such as pear and white peach. Floral accents, acacia and linden, intertwine with a chalky signature and a noble smoky touch.
• Palate: A lively, straight attack driven by a mineral thread and a silky effervescence. The citrus notes sing—lemon and kumquat—followed by ripe fruits like pear and mirabelle, highlighted by fine spices, white peppers, timut, and an elegant salinity. The finish, long and precise, stretches over chalk, white flowers and a subtle pastry caress.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve between 8 and 12°C in tulip or slim balloon glasses to amplify the aromatic range without stifling the bead. Let the bottle breathe a few minutes before serving to reveal brioche nuances and chalky tension. Decanting is generally unnecessary, but gentle aeration in the glass is enough to unlock layers of citrus, white fruit and spice. Store on its side, away from light, in a cool, stable environment. This cuvée will shine today with its precise energy, and it offers a remarkable cellaring potential for those who appreciate an evolution toward honeyed complexities and an even silkier texture.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: sturgeon caviar, fine claire oysters, lightly seared langoustines, Parmesan tartlets.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, gilt-head bream sashimi, citrus crab, white asparagus with a light mousseline.
• Main courses: sole meunière, roasted turbot, blue lobster with lemon butter, free-range roast chicken with fine herbs.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, matured Parmesan, fresh goat with herbs, a slightly milky tomme.
• Desserts: thin lemon tart, candied citrus, grapefruit granita, lightly sweetened almond tart (amandine).

Tasting occasions

The Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013 Extra Brut is the preferred companion for moments when the table becomes a stage and tasting a ritual.

• To celebrate a special occasion with a mineral, luminous signature.
• During a fine-dining dinner where precision and length orchestrate the perfect pairing.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great Blanc de Blancs.

Characteristics

• Name: Dom Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs 2013 Extra Brut
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Blanc de Blancs
• Vintage: 2013
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100% from Grands Crus
• Origin of crus: 70% Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly, Bergères-lès-Vertus, 30% Montagne de Reims, Verzenay, Sillery, Taissy, Villers-Marmery
• Winemaking: temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, malolactic fermentation, secondary fermentation under cork, manual riddling and disgorgement
• Ageing: minimum 9 to 10 years on laths
• Dosage: Extra Brut, 5,5 g/L
• Alcohol by volume: 12,5% vol., contains sulfites, service 8 to 12°C