{"product_id":"ruinart-brut-rose-champagne-1500-ml-magnum","title":"Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne NV 1500ml Magnum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaison Ruinart was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, which makes it the world’s oldest established Champagne house, and it’s also credited with the very first rosé Champagne ever created. Its Brut Rosé is the modern expression of that heritage: elegant, Chardonnay-driven, mineral, and pink as a flamingo, and it’s one of the most recognized rosé Champagnes in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blend is 55% Pinot Noir, of which 18 to 19% is vinified as red wine to give the color and depth of red fruit, and 45% Chardonnay for freshness and finesse, drawn from 100% Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Another 20 to 25% is reserve wine from the last two years, and the Champagne spends about three years on its lees before release, with a dosage of 8 g\/L. It’s 12.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winemaker’s notes: “First impressions reveal intense aromas of tropical fruit such as pomegranate, lychee and guava, complemented by floral essences of damask rose and freshly picked red berries. Secondary aromas include hints of warm spices such as tonka bean and nutmeg. On the palate, this cuvée’s fresh character is combined with a refined structure and delicate roundness. The elegant finish provides notes of peppermint and pink grapefruit.” The color is a “pomegranate-colored” pink with orange reflections, and the mousse is very fine and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics have rated it consistently in the 90s. The Tasting Panel scored it 96, Wine Spectator 93 to 94, James Suckling 93, Decanter 92, Wine \u0026amp; Spirits 92, and the Wine Advocate and Wine Independent 91 each. Wine Spectator (November 2024): “Sleek and minerally, this is satiny on the palate, with racy drive to the flavors of macerated raspberry, pomegranate puree, almond financier and pickled ginger. A zesty hint of blood orange granita lingers on the finish.” Decanter: “A deep coral colour, this is fresh and youthful, with rounded wild red berry fruit, and hint of rose. With some time in the glass, it develops deeper, complex, more exotic notes, leading to a long and lively finish.” Wine \u0026amp; Spirits: “Fragrant with raspberry and hibiscus, this is a vibrant rosé. Light pink in color, the wine has touches of sweetness that don’t get in the way of its powerful personality.” (The scores are for the standard 750ml bottle; the magnum holds the same wine.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1.5-liter magnum holds two bottles’ worth, about ten glasses, and Champagne in large formats ages more slowly and keeps its freshness longer, which many people find makes it taste better than the same wine in a standard bottle. It’s a natural for a party, a wedding, a holiday table, a brunch, or a gift, and the color is beautiful in the glass. Serve it at 8-10°C in a white wine glass, with smoked salmon, sushi, charcuterie, seafood, and berry desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRuinart Brut Rosé is produced by Champagne Ruinart in Reims, Champagne, France (founded 1729), a blend of 55% Pinot Noir (18-19% vinified as red wine) and 45% Chardonnay from 100% Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, with 20-25% reserve wines. About three years on the lees. Dosage 8 g\/L. 12.5% ABV. Presented in a 1500ml magnum, equal to two standard bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScores are for the 750ml bottle; the magnum holds the same wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tasting Panel — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sleek and minerally, this is satiny on the palate, with racy drive to the flavors of macerated raspberry, pomegranate puree, almond financier and pickled ginger. A zesty hint of blood orange granita lingers on the finish.” (November 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, and featuring around 25% reserve wines, this is 100% premier cru fruit from the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. A deep coral colour, this is fresh and youthful, with rounded wild red berry fruit, and hint of rose.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fragrant with raspberry and hibiscus, this is a vibrant rosé. Light pink in color, the wine has touches of sweetness that don’t get in the way of its powerful personality.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 91 Points · The Wine Independent — 91 Points · Wine Enthusiast — 91 Points · Jancis Robinson — 16\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuinart (winemaker’s notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“First impressions reveal intense aromas of tropical fruit such as pomegranate, lychee and guava, complemented by floral essences of damask rosé and freshly picked red berries. Secondary aromas include hints of warm spices such as tonka bean and nutmeg.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePomegranate-pink with orange reflections. Red berries, pomegranate, lychee, guava, and damask rose, with tonka bean and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and refined, with macerated raspberry, pomegranate, almond, pickled ginger, and ripe nectarine, with a fine, persistent mousse and delicate roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and long, with peppermint, pink grapefruit, and blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Vintage Brut Rosé Champagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55% Pinot Noir (18–19% vinified red) · 45% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Premier Cru, Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25% (last two years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3 years on lees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Ruinart — Reims (founded 1729)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasting Panel 96 · Wine Spectator 93–94 · James Suckling 93 · Decanter 92 · Wine \u0026amp; Spirits 92 · Wine Advocate 91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA fresh, mineral, Chardonnay-driven rosé Champagne from the oldest house\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry, pomegranate, rose, blood orange, pink grapefruit, almond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500ml (Magnum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon and sushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and light game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerry and rose desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at about 8-10°C in a white wine glass rather than a flute.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967700394050,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ruinart_Brut_Ros_Champagne_NV_1500ml_Magnum.jpg?v=1794449817","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/ruinart-brut-rose-champagne-1500-ml-magnum","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}