Ruinart 'R' de Ruinart Brut NV

Question 1

Who is the producer of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 1

Ruinart

Question 2

From which country is ‘R’ de Ruinart NV?

Answer 2

France

Question 3

From which region is ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 3

Reims, Champagne

Question 4

What grape(s) are in ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 4

57% Pinot Noir
40% Chardonnay
3% Pinot Meunier

Question 5

What is the alcohol % of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 5

12.5%

Question 6

Has ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV been matured in a barrel?

Answer 6

No.
But it was aged on lees (dead yeast) for 3 years.

Question 7

What color is ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 7

Yellow gold colour

Question 8

What are main aromas of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 8

Apples 🍏
Apricot 🍑
Almonds 🥜
Hazelnuts 🌰
Hints of Elderflower & Coriander🌸
Notes of brioche and biscuit🍞

Question 9

What are the flavours of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 9

Fresh pear 🍐
Butter Brioche 🍞
Hints of dried fruits 🍇
Almonds and Hazelnuts🌰

Question 10

What the mouth feel of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 10

Refreshing acidity
With a long finish a fine bubbles

Question 11

What is the correct glassware for ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 11

Usually, Flute glass / Champagne glass

But, upon request of the client - you can use a Burgundy glass.

Question 12

What food pairs well with ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 12

Oysters
Caviar
French cheese
Canoli
Flatbread with cheese and pepper
Croquets
Fried chicken
Fish wellington
Bruscetta

(Unusual pairing - Striploin Tagliata - No sauce)

Question 13

What style of wine is ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 13

Sparkling wine (Champagne Method, so from Champagne)

Question 14

What is the level of sweetness of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut NV?

Answer 14

Brut

Question 15

What is the vintage of ‘R’ de Ruinart Brut?

Answer 15

NV - no vintage