Description

Drappier Carte d'Or Champagne is the very embodiment of the Drappier style. With a very high proportion of Pinot Noir, it is almost like drinking a Blanc de Noirs. It offers great aromatic richness, with notes of stone fruit (white vineyard peaches). A hint of spice heralds a powerful and complex palate. A full-bodied Champagne of beautiful complexity, with a characteristic touch of quince jelly.

Carte d'Or Champagne in detail

Pinot Noir 80%. Chardonnay 15%, Meunier 5%. Jurassic Kimmeridgian limestone soil. Sustainable viticulture. Low-pressure plate press.  First pressing. Gravity-fed vinification. Natural settling. Malolactic fermentation. Unfiltered and unblanched. 5% of the wine aged in oak
Reserve wines 40%. Very low sulphite content. Dosage: 6.5 g/l

Terroir, organic farming and natural winemaking

Environmental and climate protection is not merely a stance for the Drappier Champagne house. Organic farming applies to the bulk of production, from non-vintage bruts to the grand cuvées. Furthermore, as he is intolerant to sulphur, Michel Drappier offers champagnes with minimal sulphur levels. Notably, a brut nature that is completely sulphur-free.

Michel Drappier, Winemaker of the Year 2018

Selected by the Hachette Guide. On the edge of opulent Burgundy, the small village of Urville is home to a Champagne house that has risen to the ranks of the very best. An exemplary and extensive intergenerational enterprise led by Michel Drappier, a passionate winemaker perpetually seeking out the promise of the Aube region.

What to eat with a Drappier Carte d’Or champagne?

Ideal as an aperitif

, or with white meat. Firm-fleshed fish. Smoked salmon rolls

. Cheese: Chaource

.