Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, founded in 1729 — a maison built not only on history, but on light. From its inception, Ruinart has stood for elegance, purity, and a singular devotion to Chardonnay. Though it pre-dates many of the grandes marques, Ruinart remains distinct: quieter than some, but defined by a radiant, almost architectural approach to Champagne. Its identity is shaped by both heritage and forward motion — tradition with a contemporary breath.

The house is headquartered in Reims, where its iconic 18th-century chalk cellars (crayères) stretch deep beneath the earth — cool, silent cathedrals carved into the chalk, ideal for slow ageing and symbolic of the maison’s timeless perspective. Chardonnay is the soul of Ruinart: sourced from premier sites, particularly in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, it brings finesse, aromatic clarity, and vertical tension to each cuvée. Vinification is carried out with meticulous detail: stainless steel to preserve freshness, extended lees ageing to build texture, and careful blending across crus and vintages to create balance and lightness without excess.

The wines of Ruinart are luminous and poised. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, the flagship, is a crystalline expression of Chardonnay — white peach, citrus zest, jasmine, and chalk — with fine, silken bubbles and a saline finish. Ruinart Rosé adds layers of red berry, blood orange, and spice, blending Chardonnay with Pinot Noir for both elegance and vibrancy. R de Ruinart, the house Brut, is round and precise, while Dom Ruinart, the prestige cuvée, represents the maison’s highest expression of purity and depth — a wine of quiet grandeur and enduring finesse.

What defines Ruinart is its clarity — a Champagne house that chooses light over weight, transparency over power. Even in its most age-worthy cuvées, there is no ostentation. Just focus, grace, and a sense of flow. Sustainability is woven into the house’s ethos, from eco-conscious packaging to regenerative vineyard practices, reflecting its deepening commitment to craft and climate.

Ruinart is for those who seek Champagne with luminosity and soul — wines that don’t perform, but glow. It is a maison of quiet prestige, where every bottle is an homage to Chardonnay, chalk, and the enduring elegance of simplicity.