Ruinart

Founded in 1729, Ruinart is considered the oldest Champagne house. Established by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region, in the city of Reims, the house is now owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH). Entrepreneur Nicolas Ruinart fulfilled the vision of his uncle, Dom Thierry Ruinart, by founding an authentic Champagne house. The first shipment of “sparkling wine” was sent out in January 1730. Initially, the wine was offered as a business gift to fabric merchants, including Dom Ruinart’s own brother. But just six years later, Maison Ruinart ceased its textile trade due to the growing success of its Champagne business. Ruinart has a long-standing connection with the arts.
In 1895, André Ruinart commissioned Czech artist Alfons Mucha to create a poster for Ruinart, marking the beginning of the brand’s close ties with art.
To this day, Ruinart remains deeply involved with contemporary art and is a prominent presence at major global events such as ARCO, Art Basel (Miami and Basel), Foire de Bâle, Carré Rive Gauche, and London Design Week. At the heart of Ruinart is the Chardonnay grape.
Primarily grown in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, the delicate and fragile Chardonnay reveals its full aromatic richness only after slow maturation in the cool darkness of the cellars:
up to 3 years for non-vintage wines, and 9 to 10 years for Dom Ruinart vintages.

Lightness, intensity, and elegance—in the combination of these unique qualities lies the magic known as the “Ruinart taste.”