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Champagne Millèsime Exception AOC - Drappier 2019
Drappier60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay Champagne Millésime Exception AOC 75 cl 2019
$82.57−10%($110.09/ℓ)
Recommended price: $92.03
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Drappier
- Name
- Champagne Millésime Exception AOC
- Variety
- 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 12.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of ripe fruit, yeast, hazelnut
- Vinification method
- Classic method (secondary fermentation in bottle)
- Aging
- At least 3 years on the lees
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel tanks and bottle for secondary fermentation
- Residual sugars
- Brut, less than 12 g/l
- Color
- Straw yellow with golden reflections
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Recommended consumption
- 5-8 years
- Pairing
- Aperitifs, fish, shellfish, refined dishes
- Region
- Champagne
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Champagne
- Type
- Sparkling
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The Drappier Millèsime Exception AOC Champagne is an extraordinary expression of elegance and refinement. This vintage champagne, from the prestigious Champagne region in France, is known for its exceptional quality and distinctive character.
The cuvée is mainly made up of Pinot Noir grapes, with a small addition of Chardonnay, which gives this champagne a robust yet balanced structure. The fermentation takes place in oak barrels, followed by a long aging on the lees that enriches its profile with complex and seductive nuances of ripe fruit, toasted bread, and brioche notes.
Visually, the Millèsime Exception Champagne presents a bright golden color with a fine and persistent perlage, enticing to the tasting. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruits, and touches of sweet spices and minerality. In the mouth, it reveals a full and enveloping flavor, with a lively freshness balanced by a luxurious creaminess that persists in the long and pleasant finish.
Ideal as an aperitif, this champagne also pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, oysters, or a selection of creamy cheeses. The Drappier Millèsime Exception Champagne is an excellent choice for celebrating special occasions, offering an unforgettable taste experience that reflects the art of viticulture and winemaking at the highest level.
The cuvée is mainly made up of Pinot Noir grapes, with a small addition of Chardonnay, which gives this champagne a robust yet balanced structure. The fermentation takes place in oak barrels, followed by a long aging on the lees that enriches its profile with complex and seductive nuances of ripe fruit, toasted bread, and brioche notes.
Visually, the Millèsime Exception Champagne presents a bright golden color with a fine and persistent perlage, enticing to the tasting. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruits, and touches of sweet spices and minerality. In the mouth, it reveals a full and enveloping flavor, with a lively freshness balanced by a luxurious creaminess that persists in the long and pleasant finish.
Ideal as an aperitif, this champagne also pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, oysters, or a selection of creamy cheeses. The Drappier Millèsime Exception Champagne is an excellent choice for celebrating special occasions, offering an unforgettable taste experience that reflects the art of viticulture and winemaking at the highest level.
The winery
Drappier
Champagne — Côte des Bar (Aube)FranciaSince 1808
Champagne house based in Urville (Aube department), characterized by a predominance of Pinot Noir and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture. (https://www.champagne-drappier.com/en/vineyard/?utm_source=openai)
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Nero, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Petit Meslier, Arbane, Fromenteau (Blanc Vrai)
- Predominantly Pinot Noir.
- Over 110 hectares under management, with about 60 hectares owned and areas certified organic or in conversion.
- The first house in the region to be certified carbon neutral by ÉcoAct.
- Commitment to restoring and cultivating historic grape varieties typical of Champagne.
The story
Family-run house with roots in Urville; the family's presence in the area has been documented since 1808, and the maison has grown while remaining family-managed and preserving historic ties to the region.
Production philosophy
Strong commitment to the environment: reducing its carbon footprint, solar energy projects, packaging optimization and low-impact agricultural practices. Drappier has been certified as a carbon-neutral company by ÉcoAct.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are mainly located in the commune of Urville, in the Côte des Bar, on soils rich in marl and Kimmeridgian limestone that favour Pinot Noir, the area's dominant variety.
Awards and recognition
Sustainability-related recognitions: Green Personality of the Year; Prix de l'innovation; Trophée Champenois for its eco-responsible approach.