What is "ruinart"

Ruinart may refer to:

• Thierry Ruinart (1657–1709), French Benedictine monk and scholar
• Ruinart (Champagne), the oldest established Champagne house, exclusively producing champagne since 1729

Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, exclusively producing champagne since 1729. Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region in the city of Reims, the house is today owned by the parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA.