By: AJ McClellan
We had the Ruinart ambassador Megan Gordon in to taste us on the 2002 release of Dom Ruinart. The wines are a standard here at Graileys, especially the NV blanc de Blanc. I was very pleased with whole lineup! Of all of the wines the 02 Blanc de Blanc was the most impressive but I must say that I think the 02 Rose is going to have a great upside in another 10 years or so…
NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc – This is such a good go to Champagne. Ruinart is Champagnes first recognized producer of bubbles so you can see how they have had a while to perfect their methods. The wine sung of lemon and lime zest with just the right amount of brioche and a touch of minerality on the finish.
NV Ruinart Rose – So apparently Veuve Clicquot has been claiming to have produced the first rose but as of a few months ago Ruinart has found evidence that they are actually the first ones to produce Rose. This wine needed a little time to open up but once you had some time in the glass there was a very pretty strawberry note with powerful backing.
2002 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc – This might have been my favorite of the tasting. Bold with powerful acidity and lovely tropical fruit. The balance was long on the palate and it finished with a flourish of minerality that left your mouth watering.
2002 Dom Ruinart Rose – I liked this wine but I can see myself liking it a lot more in another decade. It was a little out of balance and bulbous for my taste. After a few hours in my glass the wine started to knit itself together but I still think it is tight and a ways away from achieving its final destination…..