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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
The Drappier vineyard, which extends over more than 75 hectares. represents the essential. typical and authentic nature of our cuvees. Since 1808 our family has applied its expertise in selecting parcels of land rich in limestone and particularly well exposed to the sun. They produce expressive and aromatic wines Champagne Drappier’s principal growing areas are Urville, Bergeres. Pierry. Ambonnay, Mareuil-Sur-Ay and Cramant.
In an area rich in history and tourist attractions. our cellars. built by the monks of Clairvaux Abbey in the 12th century. are located only 14 kilometres from Colombey-Les-Deux-tglises. the resting place of Charles de Gaulle, a former customer of Maison Drappier
Blend: Chardonnay 100%
Vineyards: Avize, Cramant, Chouilly
Vinification:
- Made exclusively from first pressing.
- The base must flows by gravity and thus without pumping in order to keep its aromas and freshness.
- Low level of sulphites.
- Unfiltered.
Dosage: 4 g/L
Ageing: on "lattes" for 5 years
Tasting notes: Pale yellow, fresh aromas of white flowers and honey. Notes of vanilla, nuts and mature grape fruits. Long length in the mouth. Complex and intense with slightly toasted notes. A very classical style with a good minerality.
Vuosikerta 2012
The next most exceptional vintage since 2008. A truly difficult growing season saw severe frosts in the winter. March brought warmth but early budbreak made the vines vulnerable to spring frosts. Overall, the early growing season was wet, and mildew became a serious issue. However, conditions improved dramatically in the later summer months. An August heatwave resulted in a rapid accumulation of sugar, but fortunately the nights remained cool, which helped to preserve acidity. Although yields were low (averaging at 9,210 kg/ha) due to frost, hail and disease early in the season, the 2012 harvest was exemplary in its maturity, acidity and grape health. A rare high acid, high sugar September harvest with impeccable concentration of flavour and refreshing vibrancy. Pinot Noir is the superstar of the vintage, though Pinot Meunier excelled too. A vintage that promises great longevity for the finest cuvées, it was widely declared by producers. However, Krug decided to invest in its reserve wines on this great year, and no Vintage was produced. The quality of 2012 is universally high, with the greatest releases so far including Louis Roederer Cristal and Cristal Rosé, Bollinger La Grande Année and La Grande Année Rosé, as well as Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé.