Ruinart R Vintage 2015 Bottle (0.75L) | Naked Bottle
Ruinart R Vintage 2015 is an elegant, dynamic and structured champagne.
2015: “A year of extremes for wines with a seductive and dynamic balance”, according to Frédéric Panïotis, Ruinart’s Cellar Master.
The 2015 vintage: This vintage was marked by extreme dryness during the vine cycle (20% less rain than the ten-year average) and a lot of sunshine (23% more). The beginning of August and therefore the ripening period was particularly hot and dry. The second part of August was cool and very wet. What a contrast! Fortunately, the return of dry weather during the first week of September allowed the grapes to ripen well: the harvest began on 8 September in this cool, dry climate.
To the eye
The pale golden hue has green and silver highlights.
On the nose
The first nose evokes the universe of the orchard with notes of crunchy pears and fig leaves. The second nose is dominated by spicy notes: between fennel, cardamom and liquorice stick. Notes of dried lime blossom and green tea tie it all together.
In the mouth
The attack is fresh. The wine then develops into a full and unctuous wine with notes of fresh white fruit. The finish is lively and elegant with a slight bitterness and saline notes. R de Ruinart 2015 is a dynamic and structured wine.
Food & champagne pairings
This wine will bring an original touch to your food and champagne pairings. Here are some examples:
- Carpaccio of scallops with raw and pickled Daikon radishes, enhanced with Douglas fir broth and fennel seeds
- Crispy soft-boiled eggs, watercress butter and parsnips in different textures
- Bresse poultry, lime infused juice, roasted turnips
Ideal operating temperature
To appreciate all its finesse and aromas, champagne should be enjoyed chilled (but not iced). Depending on the cuvée, the ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 12°C.
Potential of keeping
Like all the great vintage champagnes from Ruinart, a few more years in the cellar will allow it to gain in complexity and intensity. Optimal storage conditions for Ruinart R vintage 2015: away from light ( both artificial and natural) and at a constant temperature, between 10 and 15°C.
44% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot Noir, 12% Meunier. 100% Grands and Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims.
Manual harvest – Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats – Malolactic fermentation – Ageing on lattes: 5 years
6 g/liter
