Fill level: Base neck Label: single small stain, appropriate for its age; fully legible Capsule: Excellent and intact, with light speckled corrosion Bottle size: 75 cl Bottler: Bottled by Maison Ruinart, Reims (the estate itself) History and background Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house in the world and is renowned for its elegant, Chardonnay-driven style. Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is the house’s prestige cuvée, made exclusively from grand cru Chardonnay sourced from villages such as Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Chouilly. The 1973 vintage was released in 1979 as a limited edition to commemorate Ruinart’s 250th anniversary. The bottle carries the special jubilee labels and was produced in restricted quantities. This edition is now considered rare on the global collectors’ market, especially when accompanied by the original presentation box. Bottle #002230 ⸻ Ratings • Parker points: Not rated by Robert Parker • No modern re-evaluation available; the bottle is primarily valued as a collector’s item ⸻ Drinkability or ageing potential Drinking quality is uncertain; recommended for collection rather than consumption. Shipping Will be shipped in a professional wine-shipping box with shock-absorbing internal protection. The bottle is always shipped insured, carefully packed, and clearly marked as fragile. Shipping takes place only via a reliable courier service such as UPS, DHL, or PostNL.