Ruinart

Founded in 1729, Ruinart stands as Champagne's oldest established house, where three centuries of excellence converge in the historic heart of Reims. This pioneering maison transformed the art of sparkling wine, establishing traditions that continue to define luxury Champagne today. Ruinart's legacy begins with Dom Thierry Ruinart, a Benedictine monk whose vision created the foundation for what would become Champagne royalty.

Under Chef de Cave Frédéric Panaïotis, Ruinart maintains its founding philosophy of elegance and finesse, crafting Champagnes that embody the house's signature luminosity. Panaïotis brings decades of expertise to every cuvée, honoring traditional methods while embracing sustainable practices that protect Ruinart's precious terroir for future generations.

The house sources primarily from premier and grand cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, where Chardonnay thrives in chalk-rich soils. Ruinart's flagship Dom Ruinart represents the pinnacle of Champagne artistry, while the iconic Blanc de Blancs showcases the house's mastery of Chardonnay.

Each cuvée undergoes extended aging in Ruinart's legendary crayères, ancient Roman chalk cellars that provide perfect conditions for developing the house's characteristic finesse. These UNESCO-listed galleries maintain constant temperature and humidity, allowing Ruinart's Champagnes to develop their distinctive elegance over years of patient maturation.

Production remains deliberately limited, ensuring each bottle meets Ruinart's exacting standards for investment-grade luxury. The Ruinart experience begins in the historic crayères, where intimate tastings reveal the house's three-century journey through Champagne excellence.

Visitors explore 38 meters underground through Roman-era galleries, discovering how ancient chalk quarries became the perfect environment for aging the world's most prestigious sparkling wines. Private tours showcase Ruinart's commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional craftsmanship, while exclusive tastings feature rare vintages and prestige cuvées unavailable elsewhere.

Each visit requires advance booking, ensuring personalized attention befitting Champagne's founding house. The architectural beauty of Ruinart's facilities reflects the house's artistic heritage, featuring contemporary design elements that honor centuries of tradition. Discover Champagne's founding house through Ruinart's exclusive experiences, where three centuries of excellence await in every glass.

Book your private tasting to explore rare vintages and prestige cuvées in the legendary crayères, connecting with Champagne's most distinguished heritage through personalized encounters with true luxury.