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Wine Description
The Story
Their vineyard is the pride of the DRAPPIER family since the 1920’s. It covers 60 hectares in ownership and 55 hectares in contract-association. The village of Urville, cradle of the Drappier house, is surrounded by limestone hills dating from the Kimmeridgian Jurassic period. Dense in fossilized marine micro-organisms, this terroir gives rise to wines both tight and racy, typical of the house.
VINIFICATION:
Limestone soil
Jurassic Kimme...
Vintage 2002
A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and addition...
