The NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc is a Champagne blend produced by Ruinart in the Champagne region of France. This white wine, with a 12.5% alcohol content, is sealed with a cork closure. This particular non-vintage (NV) offering is 100% Chardonnay, predominantly sourced from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, including portions from premier cru vineyards.
Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss scored this Blanc de Blancs 94 points, highlighting its balance between maturity and mineral-driven fruit. Voss also noted that this Ruinart Champagne is "poised and ready to drink," emphasizing its readiness for immediate enjoyment.
Wine Spectator awarded this wine a 92, describing it as "fresh" and "graceful," with enticing aromas of elderflower and toasted almond. The finely detailed mousse carries flavors of white peach, Gala apple, grated ginger, and preserved lemon, underscored by minerally hints of oyster shell and smoke. Wine Spectator suggests drinking it now through 2026.
James Suckling’s Stuart Pigott rated it 93 points, praising its bright and succulent nature, brimming with pear, white peach, and citrus fruit. Pigott lauded the "very long, silky and clean finish" and the "really fine mousse," making it hard to resist.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave it a 92, with Yohan Castaing noting the wine’s floral character, accompanied by lemon oil, spices, and citrus blossoms. The wine is medium-bodied, with a round, seamless texture that leads to a mouthwatering, ethereal finish, suggesting it will age well for five to eight years.
Decanter’s review, which rated it 91 points, described it as having a lean, lemon and apple bite backed by smooth creaminess. It is fuller in body than stablemate Veuve Clicquot, with good acidity and power.
Other notable reviews include The Wine Independent (91 points), Jeb Dunnuck (91 points), and John Gilman (92 points), all of which emphasize the wine's vibrant acidity, elegant mousse, and complex finish. John Gilman specifically highlighted the bright and expressive bouquet, which features scents of lemon, pear, chalky minerality, bread dough, and white lilies.
Overall, the NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a well-received Champagne that showcases a balanced profile of fresh fruit, mineral nuances, and a finely detailed mousse, making it an excellent choice for both immediate consumption and short-term aging.