Ruelle‑Pertois ‘Cuvée de Réserve’ Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Champagne, France NV
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Founded in the early 1970s by Michel Ruelle and Martine Pertois in the village of Moussy—straddling the Vallée de la Marne and La Côte des Blancs—this family-run house is now led by their children Benoit and Virginie. With six vineyard hectares and under 4,000 cases annually, the estate is known for precision-crafted Champagne from Chardonnay-dominant plots in Grand and Premier Cru villages.
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WINEMAKER: Benoit and Virginie Ruelle
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay – approximately 90% from Grand Cru sites (Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant) plus a portion from Premier Cru Pierry.
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TERROIR: Fruit is drawn from historic Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels around Moussy and neighboring villages, with predominantly chalky soils and gentle slopes promoting elegance and mineral vibrancy.
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VINIFICATION: Non-vintage Blanc de Blancs with blending of multiple harvests and reserve wines—winemaker achieves harmony via meticulous cuvée assembly. Aged on its lees for approximately six years, with a dosage of around 7 g/L geared to finesse.
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AGING: Extended élevage on the lees for six years before bottling.
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TASTING NOTES: Offers peony, apple blossom, lime zest, grapefruit, and apricot on the nose, with delicate cream-textured mouthfeel, salinity, lemon rind nuances, and a long, invigorating finish. Bright citrus, orchard fruit, subtle toast, and mineral lift, with fine mousse and poised richness.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with shellfish, crab, lobster, raw oysters, elegant canapés, or light, refined seafood dishes.
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SCORES:
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93 points – Allen Meadows, Burghound: praises its elegant yet persistent depth and flavor authority despite delicate mouthfeel.
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91 points – Vinous (Josh Raynolds): notes citrus/orchard fruit with toastiness and minerally closure.
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91 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (David Schildknecht): highlights its creamily textured palate, floral perfume, and notable transparency of flavor subtleties.
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Founded in the early 1970s by Michel Ruelle and Martine Pertois in the village of Moussy—straddling the Vallée de la Marne and La Côte des Blancs—this family-run house is now led by their children Benoit and Virginie. With six vineyard hectares and under 4,000 cases annually, the estate is known for precision-crafted Champagne from Chardonnay-dominant plots in Grand and Premier Cru villages.
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WINEMAKER: Benoit and Virginie Ruelle
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay – approximately 90% from Grand Cru sites (Oiry, Chouilly, Cramant) plus a portion from Premier Cru Pierry.
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TERROIR: Fruit is drawn from historic Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels around Moussy and neighboring villages, with predominantly chalky soils and gentle slopes promoting elegance and mineral vibrancy.
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VINIFICATION: Non-vintage Blanc de Blancs with blending of multiple harvests and reserve wines—winemaker achieves harmony via meticulous cuvée assembly. Aged on its lees for approximately six years, with a dosage of around 7 g/L geared to finesse.
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AGING: Extended élevage on the lees for six years before bottling.
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TASTING NOTES: Offers peony, apple blossom, lime zest, grapefruit, and apricot on the nose, with delicate cream-textured mouthfeel, salinity, lemon rind nuances, and a long, invigorating finish. Bright citrus, orchard fruit, subtle toast, and mineral lift, with fine mousse and poised richness.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with shellfish, crab, lobster, raw oysters, elegant canapés, or light, refined seafood dishes.
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SCORES:
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93 points – Allen Meadows, Burghound: praises its elegant yet persistent depth and flavor authority despite delicate mouthfeel.
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91 points – Vinous (Josh Raynolds): notes citrus/orchard fruit with toastiness and minerally closure.
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91 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (David Schildknecht): highlights its creamily textured palate, floral perfume, and notable transparency of flavor subtleties.
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