Guide VERON des Champagnes 2012
(around 62 euros per bottle)
Mythical Champagne
The Drappier House who settled in Urville in the
heart of the Côte of the Bar has been growing since 1808 a 40 hectares
carefully selected vineyard which is made of 70% of Pinot Noir, 15% of
Chardonnay and 15% of Pinot Meunier.
Its name calls to mind, the one of a plot covered
with ashes after the fire which devastated Urville in 1838. The spelling
mistake has been deliberately kept.
The presentation of this Champagne is sober,
original and luxurious. The beautiful flask has a generous shape, it is a copy
of a bottle from the 18th century which was found in the cellar of
the House.
Appearance :
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Golden yellow with green
reflections
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Fine bubbles
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Refined and persistent Cordon.
Aroma :
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Open and sensuous, uncommon
complexity
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First voluptuous nose on brioche and buns, expression of the great
maturity of this Champagne obtained by a long ageing on lath, thus allowing the
autolysis of the yeast of the « prise de mousse ». This process is
perfectly mastered by the oenologist and cellar Master of the Drappier
Champagne, Guillaume Roffiaen
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Delicate oakiness, deliciously smoked on vanilla and cinnamon, result of
the vinification of part of the base wines and of the maturing of the sending liquor
in oak barrels
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Delicious overtones of hazelnut, almond, pear and apple peppered with
citrus and white flowers thanks to the 45% of Chardonnay in the blending
· Patience is rewarded by the opening on honey, candied exotic fruits, apricot and raisin peppered with a touch of roasted coffee and cocoa.
Taste :
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Frank and mineral attack all along the tasting, result of a strict
selection of the first press juices and of a low dosage at the disgorging (7
g/L of sugar added)
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The mouth then discloses a gentle and deep roundness, creamy and tender
thanks to the 45% of Pinot Noir stemming from old vineyards
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One can find again the oakiness in consistency with the nose
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Slightly acid end of mouth on honey and caramel
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Fantastic length on the palate.
This Blending Grande Sendrée 2004 of the Drappier
Champagne brings his taster rare and unforgettable sensations which reveal an
unlikely balance between vividness and warmth. It rewards a quality approach to
viti-viniculture : selection of the plots, careful manual harvesting, runoff of
the must by gravity to avoid oxidation, minimum sulphiting
It is resolutely a Champagne meant for gastronomic
meals, natural and genuine. It will happily accompany your seafood dishes or
why not a fried foie gras tournedos.
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For futher information : Domaine : Champagne Drappier Rue des
vignes 10 200
Urville France Tel :
+33 (0)3 25 27 40 15 Fax :
+33 (0)3 25 27 41 19 |
Caves : Champagne Drappier 11, rue
Goïot 51100
Reims Tel : +33 (0)3 26 05 13 01 |
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mail : info@champagne-drappier.com Website : http://www.champagne-drappier.com |
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