Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne

Product Description

Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne: Chardonnay Freshness, Pinot Noir Fruit

Ruinart Brut Rosé is the pink side of Champagne’s oldest house. Maison Ruinart was founded in 1729 in Reims, and its rosé is built on the house’s signature, the freshness of Chardonnay, softened by the fruit of Pinot Noir. The result is a coral-hued, dry Champagne that leads with citrus and red berries instead of heavy sweetness. It works as an aperitif, a toast, a gift, or a bottle to open with food, and it’s a good choice for anniversaries, weddings, and Valentine’s Day.

How Ruinart Brut Rosé Is Made

Ruinart Rosé is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, and 55% Pinot Noir, from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne. Of the Pinot Noir, about 43% is vinified as white wine and 12% as red wine, and the red is what gives it its coral and rosewood color. The blend draws on 40 to 50 crus and includes 20 to 30% reserve wines from a range of vintages, which keeps the house style consistent. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and put through malolactic fermentation, then aged in the cellars for 2 to 3 years. The dosage is 8 g/L, which keeps it dry, and it’s bottled at 12.5% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Color: Coral and rosewood hues.

Nose: Intense aromas of tropical fruit such as pomegranate, lychee, and guava, with floral notes of rose and freshly picked red berries. Secondary aromas of warm spices like tonka bean and nutmeg.

Palate: Reviewers describe a creamy texture with citrus and red fruit, including wild cherry, blood orange, and candied pink grapefruit peel, with fine acidity and a satiny mousse.

Finish: Long and creamy, with fresh fruit and a hint of spice.

Ruinart’s former Cellar Master Frédéric Panaïotis described it as a rosé “with a generous roundness and delicately subtle structure, which achieves surprising harmony.”

Food Pairings

The red berry and citrus character pairs well with salmon, tuna tartare, prosciutto, and rare duck breast with cranberries. It also goes well with shrimp, sushi, charcuterie, and soft cheeses like brie or goat cheese, and it’s lovely with strawberries or raspberry desserts.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F, in a tulip-shaped glass or a white wine glass to bring out the aromas. It’s ready to drink on release. It works as a celebratory toast, a brunch bottle, or a gift. Pair it with a dinner party starter or open it for a quiet night in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruinart Brut Rosé made from? 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir.

How does it get its pink color? About 12% of the blend is Pinot Noir vinified as red wine.

Is it sweet? No. It’s a dry Brut with a dosage of 8 g/L.

What is the ABV? 12.5%.

Is it a vintage Champagne? No. It’s non-vintage and includes 20 to 30% reserve wines, so the style stays consistent.

How long is it aged? 2 to 3 years in the cellars before release.

Is it a good gift? Yes. It’s a well-known, elegant bottle for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and holidays.

Explore More

Looking for more bubbles? Browse our Champagne collection for more houses and styles, or shop the full Champagne & Sparkling Wine collection. For the house’s signature bottle, see the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne.

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