Maison Ruinart

Champagne, France

• No.8 The World's Best Vineyards 2025

Evocatively lit by sustainable LED lighting, guests to Champagne Ruinart mustn't miss the eight‑kilometre‑long chalk caves where the Chardonnay‑dominant sparkling wines are aged in their inimitably stout bottles. Dating back to the Early Middle Ages, the family has used these UNESCO‑protected subterranean cellars since the eighteenth century, when Nicolas Ruinart founded the world's first official Champagne‑producing company. Heritage meets sustainability at this nearly 300‑year‑old house, with certified Sustainable Viticulture since 2014, biodiversity initiatives, and not one but two programmes dedicated to regenerating forests. A long‑standing passion for the arts pervades the estate and beyond, with gastronomic prowess and striking installations waiting for in‑person visitors.

Key Information

• Signature wine: Dom Ruinart
• Wines produced: Champagne
• Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
• Tasting options
• Restaurant
• Time from airport: Hour and a half away from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Location

4 Rue des Crayères, Reims, Champagne, Champagne, 51100