94pts Wine Enthusiast

Based mainly on Champagnes from 2018, this fine, mature blend is beautifully textured, nervy and mineral in its character. It is dense in its texture and concentrated in its fruit and toastiness. 

93pts Jeb Dunnuck

A more intense and gastronomic expression compared to the classic Blanc de Blanc of the range, the NV Champagne Blanc Singulier Edition 18 Brut Nature is entirely Chardonnay and is based on 2018, with the addition of 20% reserve wine from 2017 and 2016, with zero dosage added. It pours a bright pale yellow color and is fresh with aromas of ripe pear, citrus blossoms, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, it’s pithy in texture, with a rounded mousse and a bit of yeasty bread dough on the finish. As it opens in the glass, it takes on very nicely layered aromas that are well-balanced. It’s a fresh style to drink over the next several years. Disgorged September 2022.

93pts Wine Spectator

A racy, mouthwatering Champagne, with linear drive and focus to the expressive flavors of poached apricot and nectarine fruit, hints of pickled ginger, star anise and acacia blossoms and rich accents of pastry cream and lemon curd. Long, chalky finish. Disgorged September 2022. Drink now through 2028.

Tasting Notes

The wine’s colour is a clear, bright golden yellow with subtle green highlights.

The aromatic profile reveals juicy and sweet fruit notes reminiscent of white peach, mirabelle plum, and exotic fruits. Accompanying these fruity aromas are hints of yellow citrus fruits with candied peel, adding a touch of brightness. Delicate floral scents, particularly honeysuckle, lend a honeyed and inviting character. Subtle hints of aromatic herbs like pine, sage, and rosemary contribute to the aromatic complexity. As the scent evolves, gentle undertones of blond sugar, vanilla, and subtle brioche-like pastry notes emerge, complemented by a delicate touch of fresh almonds.

The initial taste sensation is vibrant and lively, swiftly transitioning into a rounded and robust texture. This remarkable mouthfeel imparts a unique sense of expansiveness to the wine. It conveys a delightful impression of substance, offering flavors of ripe peach, pear, and hints of candied lemon, with the subtle presence of their velvety skins. The wine's impressive length is accompanied by enticing spicy notes, culminating in a harmonious finish of delicate vanilla nuances.

Winemaker's Notes

2018 is a truly singgular year with particular climatic conditions that have resulted in different aromatic balances, reinforcing our belief that these variations were bound to recur. We have therefore chosen to produce this distinctive cuvée, a testament to climate change in Champagne

About the Bubbles

Ruinart Blanc Singulier is presented as a collection of singular Editions, that will succeed one another at the rhythm of the years marked by an atypical climate.

Ruinart Blanc Singulier Edition 18 is composed of 100% chardonnay from 80% of wines from the harvest in 2018 and 20% of reserve wines. It is made mainly from about twenty vintages, from the Côte des Blancs but also from the Montagne de Reims, the Coteaux d'Epernay and Sézannais.