Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, with roots reaching back to the Ancien Regime, when it made wine to please royalty at the Court of Versailles. It has always been something of a luxury -- if a generally affordable one -- though pricing has climbed steeply over the last decade. Which is why we do this once a year: our tradition is to offer Ruinart at the best price we can manage, so you can stock up. The Blanc de Blancs is the house's calling card, all Chardonnay, and it is exactly the Champagne you want for almost any occasion that calls for a bit of drinkable luxury. If you have spent time in the fancier restaurants of Paris, you already know it. If you have not, here is your introduction.