Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013 Champagne (75cl)

A prestige Champagne cuvée from Ruinart, made entirely from Chardonnay. The grapes come predominantly from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The 2013 vintage produced grapes with marked freshness and structure, and the wine spends an extended period maturing on its lees in Ruinart's chalk cellars. The result is a Champagne of depth, precision and age-worthiness. It shows a luminous pale gold colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose moves from citrus zest, white peach and spring blossoms to toasted brioche, almond paste and chalky minerality, with hints of ginger and acacia honey. The palate is vibrant yet creamy, with ripe lemon and grapefruit, nuttiness and saline minerality, and a long, persistent finish.