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Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc 2013 Gift Box
Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013 is 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.
The year 2013 stands out as a year unlikely to be seen again soon. It was characterised by a winter and especially a spring that was both rainy and cool. Despite no spring frost damage, the temperature in the first six months was the lowest recorded in 20 years.
This climate slows down the vegetative cycle, delaying the harvest until the end of September. This late ripening of the grapes reveals a unique balance, specific to the climatic conditions of the year, promising wines of great finesse.
Vegetable-based dishes such as parsnip, or with firm-fleshed fish and seafood such as turbot or oysters.
On the palate, the wine distinguishes itself with its straight and chiseled structure, once again supported by the wine’s crystalline freshness, in perfect harmony with the nose. The overall aromatic palette asserts itself with intensity and precision. Citrus aromas, in particular, find their extension in lively and fruity spicy fragrances, where peppery notes carry the wine’s length.
The nose offers a complex array of aromas, with exceptional freshness. It opens with distinct toasty notes, featuring hints of dried fruits like almond and ripe wheat, with pastry-like undertones. Intense citrus scents and zesty juicy fruits accentuate the wine’s freshness. These aromas harmoniously blend with spring flower fragrances and a more mineral and powdery dimension reminiscent of chalk, complemented by delicate smoky notes.
