Current Vintage: 2015
Grapes: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
Founded in 1808 and still family-owned, Champagne Drappier is one of the great names of the Côte des Bar. Based in Urville, the house is celebrated for its Pinot Noir-led Champagnes, historic cellars and commitment to organic viticulture. Its flagship Grande Sendrée takes its name from a remarkable piece of local history: vineyards covered in ash following a devastating village fire in 1836.
The 2015 comes from prized parcels of Kimmeridgian limestone, where a warm, sunny growing season produced beautifully ripe grapes. Only the first pressing is used, with fermentation and ageing in oak followed by nine years of bottle maturation. A restrained dosage of 4.2g/L allows the wine's generous fruit and distinctive mineral character to shine.
Ripe pear, baked apple and citrus peel meet toasted brioche, hazelnut and delicate spice. Rich and creamy yet wonderfully fresh, with fine bubbles and a lingering, subtly saline finish. Superb with scallops, roast lobster, truffled chicken or aged cheeses. A Champagne with the depth and character to take centre stage at dinner.
Awards & Ratings:
James Suckling: 95 Points
12.0% ABV
Organic
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