Ruinart Rosé in half bottle pairs the house's Chardonnay with Pinot Noir for a fresh, fruit-led pink Champagne. The 375mL size is handy for two people or a single aperitif round.
About This Champagne
Ruinart Rosé starts from Chardonnay, the house signature, at 45% of the blend, from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The other 55% is Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne; 43% of the total is vinified as white wine and 12% as red to give colour and fruit. Some 40 to 50 crus go in, with 20 to 30% reserve wines, and it ages two to three years in the cellars, with 8 g/L dosage. Half bottles develop faster than full bottles, and the house advises drinking them within 12 to 18 months of purchase.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Pomegranate, lychee, guava and fresh red berries, with a note of rose and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Palate: Round and fruity, cherry and wild berries balanced by fresh acidity.
- Finish: Lively and persistent, with a light spicy tail.
Serving & Food
Serve at around 8°C. A half bottle gives two glasses each for a couple, or a single pour for four. Try it with salmon sashimi, a duck and pink grapefruit salad, or simply a bowl of strawberries.
How to Enjoy
A small-format rosé for two, a hotel stay, or a thoughtful add-on to a larger gift.
Product Details
Producer: Ruinart
Origin: Champagne, France
Style: Brut rosé Champagne
Grapes: 45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Noir (12% vinified as red wine)
Dosage: 8 g/L
ABV: 12.5%
Format: 375ml half bottle
About the Maison
Ruinart was set up in Reims in 1729 and still works from the city today. Its defining trait is loyalty to Chardonnay: the grape appears in every cuvée, the rosé included, which is unusual in a region where pink Champagne usually leans on Pinot Noir. The non-vintage wines draw on dozens of crus, which lets the team hold a consistent style through good and difficult harvests alike. Frédéric Dufour has been president since 2011, working first with cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis and, from 2026, with Caroline Fiot.