Champagne Yves Ruffin - L'Aspirant
France · Vallée de la Marne · Champagne

L'Aspirant NV

Yves Ruffin & Fils

Regular price CHF 38.00
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GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir

The place

Vallée de la Marne · Champagne

Following the Marne river west, this is Meunier country. The grape ripens reliably in cooler, frost-prone sites and brings approachable fruit and softness to blends — the friendly, fragrant heart of many non-vintage Champagnes.

SoilsMarlClayChalkSand
Meunier was long treated as a supporting grape — growers now bottle it solo.It buds late, dodging spring frost.
60–220 mAltitude
AOCsClassification
Cool continental, frost-prone valley floorClimate

Grapes Meunier

Vallée de la Marne vineyards
Yves Ruffin & Fils portrait

The maker

Yves Ruffin & Fils

Est. 1971 · 2.8 ha · Vallée de la Marne, France

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For the truly curious

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Terroir & craft

SoilsMarl, Clay, Chalk, Sand
Altitude60–220 m
GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir
BlendChardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%

Serving

Serve at10-12
GlassTulip
Yves Ruffin & Fils cellar