Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012
Fantastic 'millésime' from a unique terruño
Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 comes from an absolutely unique vineyard. The century-old Drappier house, one of the most renowned in the Côte des Bar, produces this cuvée exclusively with grapes from a parcel of limestone and ash soils, a result of the fire that devastated Urville in 1838. Only the best vintages of this singular sparkling wine are released, after 6 years of aging on lees. Elegance, power, and great vinosity.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Noir
Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
The winery
Winery
Settled in the commune of Urville, Champagne Drappier is one of the most prestigious wineries in the southern part of the Champagne region. Despite being founded in 1808, the first plantations of its vineyard date back to the Gallo-Roman era, 2000 years ago, and its cellars were built in 1152 by Saint Bernard, founder of the Clairvaux Abbey.
Currently, Champagne Drappier owns 55 hectares of vineyards and oversees another 50 thanks to agreements with local winegrowers. The dominant grape variety in the cultivation is pinot noir. It is precisely the use of this variety that is the main hallmark of the house, along with a winemaking process that emphasizes minimal dosage. The small amount of liqueur d'expédition used in their champagnes is typically a wine aged in barrels for over 10 years, which adds complexity and length. The result is a well-defined style distinguished by authenticity and the pursuit of natural qualities.
Currently, Champagne Drappier owns 55 hectares of vineyards and oversees another 50 thanks to agreements with local winegrowers. The dominant grape variety in the cultivation is pinot noir. It is precisely the use of this variety that is the main hallmark of the house, along with a winemaking process that emphasizes minimal dosage. The small amount of liqueur d'expédition used in their champagnes is typically a wine aged in barrels for over 10 years, which adds complexity and length. The result is a well-defined style distinguished by authenticity and the pursuit of natural qualities.