Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV Champagne Half Bottle 37.5clAlthough this Champagne suggests a richness normally associated with Pinot Noir, it is a white from white grape champagne, based on chardonnay. It exploits the particular character of the grapes from the terroir east of the Mont de Reims where Ruinart has long held established vineyards where Chardonnay grape is cultivated. The clear bottle sets off the luminosity of this pale gold champagne. Introduced in 1997 it is fresh, but rounded, and highly

floral and stone fruit aromas and a rich palate with great length

The northern tip of South Island has become New Zealand`s most important wine region since sheep farming and cherry orchards were first replaced with vineyard in the 1970s

Soil composition Clay and marl Cultivation system Guyot

This is quite possibly the finest vintage that the estate have produced

taught and youthful”

with scents of red fruits

The blend is 75% Merlot

YIELDS: 55-60 hl/ha

There is a level of precision and vibrancy in the 2018 that is simply breathtaking

49% Merlot

but what would change its destiny was the arrival of Sacha Lichine in 2006

In celebration of over 45 years of partnership as the Official Champagne of 007 and the upcoming movie No Time To Die