Tasting NotesOne of the chicest sustainable innovations Ive seenalmost too beautiful to open.Hazel Byrne London Editor of Vanity Fair Always a Champagne house on the cutting edge Ruinart usher in a new era of luxury eco-packaging with Second Skin. This Blanc de Blancs comes in a glove-like covering thats made of natural wood fibres from eco-managed forests in Europe (so zero air freight) its 100% recyclable its one ninth of the weight of a traditional gift box (better for shipping) and its production creates a 40% lower carbon footprint and uses 9% less water than required by conventional packaging. And it looks so much more stylish. Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house exclusively producing Champagne since 1729. Although not as high profile as other Champagne houses since the 1940s Ruinart has become synonymous with excellence and a firm favourite with Champagne aficionados and world-class sommeliers. Ruinarts Blanc de Blancs NV is one of the very best examp