Arrogonez, Trincadeira, and Alicante bouschet blend. Another wild yeast wine.
Quite nice. — 7 years ago
02’ - not a huge aromatic nose but pristine presentation of grapefruit zest, white flowers, chalk, and a hint of smoke and spice. The palette feels a bit tired, the acid is medium, though the finish sticks around for a decent time. This seems past its prime, sadly. A lot of bottle variation in these right now I believe. — 7 years ago
Yum, summer wine. Tasty rose — 8 years ago
2003 , bone dry and zippy showing age and structure lean , lively — 9 years ago
Exceptional. Again proving Dom rose is one of the absolute best in the world. — 11 years ago
Mineral and acid very proper — 11 years ago
Texture and honey for daaays. — 12 years ago
Beeswax champagne — 5 years ago
Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.
The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.
The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.
Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.
Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65. — 6 years ago
Usually not a Blanc dblanc person but this is very nice — 7 years ago
Fruity and light — 7 years ago
Absolutely delicious. 20 years of age yet still showing plenty fruits and vibrance — 8 years ago
Flavor has some oak...delicious didn't want bottle to finish — 9 years ago
Drank at Matt & Sophie's two nights in a row — 10 years ago
Super yummy. — 11 years ago
Trying to drink from different regions and try grapes I have not tried. This was fantastic — 11 years ago
Finishes dry. Great value. — 13 years ago
Fine bulle , vineux . Offert par Didier et Béatrice — 6 years ago
Everything I could hope for- perfect balance of sweet and tart — 6 years ago
robust textured orange, floral smooth — 7 years ago
Toasty brioche, depth, layers, length, then lemon citrus and minerals!! — 7 years ago
2014 : From the Frenchies — 7 years ago
Beautiful Fleurie. — 9 years ago
Super tasty funky gamay — 10 years ago
Loving this Cote du Py gamay! Perfect way to start the evening in NYC — 11 years ago
Tasty and affordable in the new Mencía style. Dark berry and vanilla on the nose, blackberry jam through and through on the palate. Finishes like satin. Great value to pair with red meat off the grill or hearty game. — 12 years ago
Rob M
From 6ft, lovely fizz and fruity, good balance with acid and hint of tannens on the end — 5 years ago