Description

Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 is the expression sublimated of the Ruinart taste. It reflects the characteristics of 2009, an exceptional vintage year for Chardonnay. 2009 in Champagne has been described as a golden year. Above all, it was marked by a summery harvest, perfect for ripening grapes. The beginning of the growth cycle was complicated, with gale force winds, hail, heavy rainfall (60% up in terms of the 10-year average) and cold snaps while the vines were in bloom. Luckily, summer weather took over until September, allowing for consistent ripening in optimal conditions. Apart from warm and sunny, the days were particularly dry with 40% less rainfall compared to previous years. Thanks to these favorable conditions, grapes reached an optimum physiological ripeness.