Region : Champagne 香檳區，France 法國
Grapes : Pinot Noir 100%
Alcohol : 12%
Website : https://www.champagne-drappier.com/en/
🏅 Jeb Dunnuck 91 pts
🏅 Wine Spectator 91 pts
🏅 Wine Advocate 90 pts
🏅 Vivino 4.0
The Gallo-Romans planted the vine in Urville around 2,000 years ago. The vineyard was not re-established until 1116 by Saint Bernard, a monk from Cîteaux Abbey near Clos Vougeot. Everything was owned by the great Clairvaux Abbey.
The Drappier family estate, who still live next to the cellars, was established around the superbly preserved medieval Abbey in 1808, seven centuries later. They bought the cellars after World War II, where the House's largest bottles and finest vintages have been kept to this day.
Today, the eighth generation, represented by Charline, Hugo and Antoine, has joined the house which remains proud of its independence.
The vineyard is the pride of Champagne Drappier which serves as a kind of family archives preserving their heritage. A significant portion of the late Jurassic Kimmeridgian limestone can be found in Urville's soil. Dense in fossilized marine micro-organisms, this terroir gives rise to wines both tight and racy, typical of Champagne Drappier.
Today, the Drappier vineyard spans over 70 hectares, entirely certified organic, alongside 50 hectares in contract association. Mainly located in the village of Urville, it upholds the distinctive character of the Côte des Bar, defined by the influence of Pinot Noir that "runs in our veins", and they manage it according to organic and natural practices.
This grape represents 70% of the estate, supplemented by Pinot Meunier at 15%, Chardonnay at 9%, together with Blanc Vrai (Pinot Blanc), Petit Meslier, Arbane and Fromenteau (Pinot Gris). The estate can thus boast its cultivation of all 7 authorized grape varieties in Champagne.
Champagne Drappier is made exclusively from first pressing. The estate honors the grapes' natural provenance, the character of each varietal, the essence of each terroir, and occasionally even the whisper of each individual climat: no discolouring or filtering is carried out with minimal intervention.
They vehemently resist sulfur overload: Michel & Hugo reduce sulfur levels by between 30mg to 45mg of sulfur per litre, or by less than a quarter of the permitted amount. Their champagnes, therefore, have a more natural, deep gold or even copper colour, and more expressive aromas.
They do not focus on keeping the wine the same each vintage. Instead, their aim is to maximize the potential of every wine during its production process.
"Priority is wine, its loyalty to our terroir, its depth and elegance. The entire estate, 70 hectares, is farmed organically (certified by ECOCERT). We are also concerned by climate change. This is what lead us to become a carbon neutral champagne house (certified by ECOACT)." --- Michel Drappier, 7th generation of Champagne Drappier
Drappier Champagne's whole vineyard has been certified organic. They do not use pesticides in their mild agricultural practices, which include manual weeding (with a hoe), partial grass coverage, horse-drawn ploughing, and fallow ground. The estate thus promotes both biodiversity and healthy grape development.
To reduce glasshouse effect gas, Drappier Champagne also uses free cooling of the cellars, introduction of electric cars and tractors, no more fossil energy (fuel), self-production of electricity (75% photovoltaic), and low-carbon bottles (80% recycled glass).
Antoine Drappier's horse Ida helps plough organically-grown plots to reduce carbon footprints and prevent soil erosion.
We are one of the rare Houses producing Rosé by the saignée method. Several days of maceration give this cuvée an intense colour marked by the Pinot Noir.
On the nose there are hints of red fruits and violet with a lightly spiced note. Receiving only a light dosage, on the palate it is remarkably expressive and extremely fresh, with a subtle trace of liquorice in the finish.
🏅 Jeb Dunnuck 91 pts
The NV Champagne Brut Nature Rosé is also 100% Pinot Noir and gets its pale pink hue from short maceration with the grape skins. It pops with fruity aromas of fresh raspberry, redcurrant, and crushed seashells, while the palate is more focused with citrus of grapefruit peel, pomegranate, and saltiness on the finish. It is a lovely, food-friendly rosé that would be fantastic with roast chicken.
🏅 Wine Spectator 91 pts
A mouthwatering rosé, with flavors of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit sorbet, pickled ginger, violet and dried thyme riding the fine-grained, textured mousse. Chalky finish.
🏅 Wine Advocate 90 pts
The latest rendition of Drappier's emblematic NV Brut Rosé de Saignée is performing well, bursting from the glass with notes of red berries, plums, orange oil and ripe orchard fruit. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and textural, it’s vinous and enveloping, with a generous core of fruit, succulent acids and a saline finish.
$440/bottle
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