Champagne · Est. 1729
The oldest champagne house in the world doesn't do subtlety by accident. Ruinart has spent nearly three centuries refining a single idea: pure Chardonnay, nothing to hide behind.
12% ABV75cl100% ChardonnayNon-Vintage
Heritage
🏆Oldest Established Champagne House (1729)
🏆Cellars Are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Founded by Nicolas Ruinart, inspired by his uncle Dom Thierry Ruinart, a Benedictine monk — making Ruinart the first house to produce and sell champagne as a standalone product, rather than a byproduct of still wine.
Tasting Profile
CitrusWhite FlowersPeachMineralityBrioche
Pairs Well With
🭏Fresh Oysters
A textbook pairing
🍣Caviar
Luxury meets luxury
🍣Sushi
Clean, precise flavours
🍗Fried Chicken
Acidity cuts the richness
Perfect With Chocolate
At a Glance
Origin
Reims, Champagne, France
Ageing
2–3 years in the historic chalk cellars (crayères)
Reserve Wines
20–30% of the blend
Questions
Why is Ruinart called the "oldest champagne house"?
Founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, inspired by his uncle Dom Thierry Ruinart — it was the first house to produce and sell champagne as a standalone product, rather than as a byproduct of still wine production.
What are the crayères?
Ruinart's historic chalk cellars beneath Reims, originally carved as Roman quarries. They're now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and where every bottle ages for 2–3 years at a naturally stable temperature.
What does "Blanc de Blancs" mean?
Literally "white from whites" — made from 100% Chardonnay rather than the Pinot Noir-led blends more common in Champagne, giving it a lighter, more citrus-driven, mineral character.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London
📦 Next-day UK-wide
🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
18+ Please enjoy Ruinart responsibly. For guidance and support, visit
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