Maison Ruinart

Welcome to Maison Ruinart, a name that resonates with the very origins of the sparkling wine we celebrate today. As we stand here in Reims, the capital of Champagne, we are at the threshold of the oldest established Champagne…

Standing here in the main courtyard, we are surrounded by the classical elegance of the 18th and 19th-century buildings that define the Ruinart identity. The house's history is deeply intertwined with the social and political…

Maison Ruinart has long been a patron of the arts, a tradition that dates back to 1896 when Andre Ruinart commissioned the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha to create the house's first advertisement. In recent years, this commitment to…

Now, we begin the most iconic part of our visit: the descent into the Crayeres. As we leave the sunlight behind and move toward the staircase, you will feel an immediate drop in temperature. …

We are now standing at the base of one of the magnificent 'Chalk Cathedrals.' These soaring, vaulted chambers are the reason Ruinart was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015 as part of the 'Champagne Hillsides, Houses,…

In this section of the cellar, we see the 'Library' of Ruinart—a collection of the house’s most precious vintages. Some bottles here have been resting for decades, slowly developing the complex aromas that characterize an aged…

As we approach the end of our subterranean journey, let us focus on the 'soul' of Maison Ruinart: the Chardonnay grape. While other houses may focus on Pinot Noir or a blend of all three major varieties, Ruinart has made…

We have returned to the surface, but the experience of the Crayeres will likely linger in your mind long after the cool air has faded from your skin. Our final stop is the tasting room, where the theory of the history and science…