Dom Ruinhart Blanc de Blancs 2007

Region Description

Reims (Rheims) is a city of the Champagne-Ardenne region in northern France located 89 miles east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire. Reims has played a very important role in French history, as it was the place where kings like Charles VII were crowned. Besides the rich history Reims is world-famous for its sparkling wine. Many of the largest Champagne producing houses, known as les grandes marques, have their headquarters in Reims where Champagne is aged in the maze of caves and tunnels under the city.

• Luminous, intense golden color with hints of green 

• Initial: Citrus oil, green apple, flint, oyster shell, and subtle smoky notes
• Evolving: Candied fruit, almond paste, orange blossom, and honeyed accents
• Complexity: Aromatic notes of sap, linden, acacia, grapefruit, and blond tobacco 

• Flavor: Crisp stone fruit (apricot, nectarine), green citrus, grapefruit, and pastry notes
• Texture: Rich, elegant, and creamy with a taut, precise structure and delicate effervescence
• Minerality: A distinct chalky and stony character that provides depth
• Finish: Long, persistent, and sap-infused, with an elegant bitter edge