Friarwood Fine Wines Ltd® 2013 Champagne Dom Ruinart, Blanc De Blancs – 9530531479799

ABOUT THE WINE
Ruinart is a low profile, yet select, Champagne house which is steeped in history. It dates back to the 17th century, the time of the famous Dom Perignon. It was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart in the city of Reims, the year after a Royal Decree in 1728 whereby Louis XV gave his consent for sparkling wines to be shipped in baskets containing 50 to 100 bottles. This opened the gates of Europe to champagne and thus makes Ruinart the oldest Champagne House. Since the Second World War the house has become synonymous with class. Dom Ruinart 2013 is their latest Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru release.

TASTING NOTES
The wine presents an intense golden hue with green reflections, displaying silvery nuances that attest to its youthful character, supported by this late vintage. 

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 (grapefruit, lemon zest, bergamot) and zesty juicy fruits (passion fruit, mango) accentuate the wine’s freshness. These aromas harmoniously blend with spring flower fragrances (iris, hyacinth) and a more mineral and powdery dimension reminiscent of chalk, complemented by delicate smoky notes.

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 (white pepper, Sil Timur pepper) carry the wine’s length.

FOOD PAIRING
Parsnip royale, chestnut cream and chips, sorrel, diced pear. 

Fresh oyster, cauliflower mousseline, buckwheat seeds

Turbot, champagne sauce, gomasio, and nori seaweed

FRIARWOOD SAYS
With the finest grapes, skillful blending, extensive ageing in its 2000-year-old cellars, and a uniquely shaped bottle, Ruinart defines its commitment to excellence and luxury.