Drappier Grand Cru De Blancs Espumante

Description

In the Champagne region, wines are classified according to the quality of the vineyards where the grapes are grown. When soil and microclimate conditions are exceptional, the Champagne produced is designated "Grand Cru." This is a Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from three Grand Cru areas. With low sulphite content and no filtration, this Champagne has a pale yellow colour and fresh aromas of white flowers and honey. On the palate it is persistent, complex and intense, with slightly toasted notes and good minerality. The Drappier family tree can be traced back to the seventeenth century, when Rémy Drappier was born in 1604, but it was not until 1808 that the family began to devote itself to viticulture and Champagne production, when one of the family's ancestors, François, settled in Urville. In 1988, deep cellars excavated around Reims during the reign of Napoleon III became the property of the family, and it is in these underground tunnels that the most valuable bottles of Drappier production are kept, particularly the Grande Sendrée, which has been perfected over time. Now in the eighth generation of the family, the estate owns 62 hectares of its own vineyards, along with another 50 worked by other growers. The Drappier estate also includes some old orchards, a kitchen garden and a farm, and has been awarded "Carbon Neutral" accreditation. (illustrative image only)

Vintage

2015

Food pairing

Appetisers, seafood, desserts