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White - Sparkling
1961 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
Chardonnay
- France
- Champagne
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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cortoncharlie wrote: 94 points
April 13, 2023 - I had many DP from the 60s, but this was my first DR. Dark golden color, and bubbles dissipated within 15-20 mins. Lifted, buttery nose. There were some caramel and sherry notes, and the group debated whether this was oxed but quickly reached a consensus it was not. Rich and expansive. Consistent with Canan's tasting note from 2014. Lovely showing.
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tinybubbles wrote: 84 points
November 20, 2016 - This bottle had faded significantly. Drinkable but offering little
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canan wrote: 96 points
November 8, 2014 - KYD #1.Italy (Le Sommelier): No bubbles left but plenty of impressive flavors.
Lots of depth packed with coffee, nuts and brown butter.
Has a dark sherry note but without seeming defective.
Lovely old bottle!
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By Brad Baker
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1961
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Ruinart
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Champagne
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 3 (43%)
- Consumed 4 (57%)
Food Pairing
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