Matthew, host and guide, was wonderful. He spent extra time during the tasting and took care to explain the champagne-making process, history of the House, and geography of the region. He also stayed to answer every question after the English-speaking tour and tasting. The deep and old chalk caves are amazing, both the current contents and the remarkable history. The generous tasting is also wonderful, not rushed, and in the most comfortable setting experienced all day. Highly recommend Ruinart and Matthew, the guide.
L. S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Washington, DC
This place is amazing. If you want to visit the cellars, go on their website and book in advance. The chalk-walked cellars are beautiful. The tour is very informative; our guide(Catalina) did a great job at explaining Ruinart’s history and the champagne making process generally. After the tour, you hang out in a beautiful salon and sample some of the Ruinart champagne. You get one tasting with the tour, but I would definitely opt for the two champagne tasting option and try both of their vintage champagnes(1998 Brut white and 1996 Brut rose). I believe it was 30 euros for the tour and a tasting of two champagnes, which is a steal given that the 1996 Brut rose runs for around $ 400 a bottle.
Erin K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 San Francisco, CA
If you have not tried Ruinart, you have not yet lived. And now I have lived to the fullest, because I experienced the Champagne in its own birthplace and home. Go there. Buy some. Drink.