Description
Grape: made exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus chardonnay, 70% of which are grown on the Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly and Bergères-lès-Vertus) and 30% on the Montagne de Reims (Vernezay, Sillery, Taissy, Villers-Marmery).
This iconic grape variety reflects the rich diversity of terroirs in the Champagne region and is present in all Maison Ruinart’s cuvées.
Vinification
- Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
- Malolactic fermentation
- Cork drawing ageing
- Stacking by hand
- At least 9 years’ ageing on lees
- Disgorgement by hand
- Dosage: 5,5 g/L
- It takes 12 years to produce this cuvée
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
The fruitiness and freshness of the wine have led Valérie Radou, chef in residence at Ruinart, to combine this cuvée with fluid textures and also fresh ingredients.
She recommends pairing this cuvée with vegetable-based dishes such as parsnip, or with firm-fleshed fish and seafood such as turbot or oysters.