Champagne Ruinart "Dom Ruinart" Blanc de Blancs 2006

At first the nose reveals the sweet, gentle notes of chestnut, coconut and fresh bread. This biscuity side to the wine very quickly gives way to the aromas of flowers (iris, lily-of-the valley and the flowers of Seville orange trees) and citrus fruits (bergamot and citron). Just beneath the surface several mineral (wet rock and flint) and iodised saline notes make an appearance.


On the palate this vintage is initially direct but silky, sustained by mineral notes. The ephemeral nature of the Dom Ruinart is then revealed through citrus fruit freshness with touches of gentian. The very long finish is characterized by grapefruit and kumquat zest notes with just the slightest hints of salinity.