{"title":"Drappier | Urville","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_3b41d417-3677-4b5c-b6d9-4124b266cc96.jpg?v=1554621979\" alt=\"Champagne Drappier Vineyards in Urville, France\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one of Champagne’s most forward-thinking producers, Drappier has no shortage of historic roots. An eighth-generation family business, the house was founded in 1808, and occupies magnificent twelfth-century cellars built by Cistercian monks. Indeed, it was members of this monastic order who travelled up from Burgundy to the Aube region nearly a millennium ago, and planted the early ancestor of Pinot Noir. In the early twentieth century, however, Pinot Noir had fallen out of favour in the region. Drappier could sense its potential, and was the first to replant it in the 1930s, earning ridicule from neighbours until the quality advantages became clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then other innovations have followed including: rosé in a clear bottle which was introduced in 1968; extremely low levels of sulphur are used, and there is even a no-added-sulphur cuvée made; the liqueur d’expédition is matured for over fifteen years in oak and demi-johns; and Drappier is the only house to ferment every format, from half-bottles up to the gigantic 30-litre Melchisédech, in the bottle in which it is sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Drappier owns fifty-five hectares of vineyard around the town of Urville, with another fifty hectares under contract in the Côte des Bar, Montagne de Reims, and Côte des Blancs. Although Pinot Noir accounts for the majority of wine produced, the style is not heavy. There is a vivacity and lightness of touch here that demonstrates great skill, since these champagnes have plenty of concentration and substance. And, again despite the Pinot dominance, the house has a great feel for Blanc de Blancs, be it 100% Chardonnay, or the rare blend of all four, mostly obscure, white grapes permitted in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.champagne-drappier.com\/en\/champagne-drappier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Champagne Drappier Official Website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChampagne Drappier Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"champagne-drappier-carte-dor-brut-nv","title":"Champagne Drappier Carte d'Or Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut Non Vintage expresses all the aromas of the noble grape variety Pinot Noir; which constitutes at least 80% of the blend. A red grape producing white juice, it is sought after not only for its structure but also for its very characteristic fine notes of red fruits. The Carte d’Or cuvée is the very expression of the Drappier style. With its very high proportion of Pinot Noir, it is almost akin to tasting a Blanc de Noirs. This Champagne has a fine aromatic richness, opening with aromas of stoned fruits such as white peach. A spicy hint announces a powerful and complex palate. A vinous Champagne of lovely complexity with a characteristic note of quince jelly. Perfect as an aperitif it is also a great match with white meats or rolled fish fillets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57797609587069,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERCDOR-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Bottle (375","offer_id":57797609619837,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERCDOR-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Carte_d_Or_NV.jpg?v=1554626158"},{"product_id":"champagne-drappier-rose-brut-nv","title":"Champagne Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Drappier are one of the rare Houses producing a Rosé Champagne by the saignée method. Several days of maceration give this cuvée an intense colour marked by the Pinot Noir. On the nose there are hints of red fruits and violet with a lightly spiced note. Receiving only a light dosage, on the palate it is remarkably expressive and extremely fresh, with a subtle trace of liquorice in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57797836538237,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERROSEBRUT-1","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Bottle (37.5cl)","offer_id":57797836571005,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERROSEBRUT-2","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RosedeSaignee.jpg?v=1603960126"},{"product_id":"champagne-drappier-brut-nature-zero-dosage-sans-souffre","title":"Champagne Drappier Brut Nature Zéro Dosage Sans Souffre NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Drappier Brut Nature Zéro Dosage Sans Souffre Non Vintage is the culmination of a process which over the years has led Drappier to reduce the quantity of sulphites in their Champagnes. No sulphur is added at all to this cuvée during the different stages of vinification, allowing the Pinot Noir grape to express itself in perfect freedom. Without dosage but even so exhibiting a remarkable roundness thanks to the maturity of the fruit and the time spent down in the Drappier cellars. Very fresh nose evoking pear, lemon and hazelnuts. On the palate, a very dry, mineral Champagne bursting with life. It will delight enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new tastebud sensations. Recommended for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22983395278906,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERSANSSOUFFRE-1","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Brut_Nature_No_Sulphur.jpg?v=1554655846"},{"product_id":"champagne-drappier-blanc-de-blancs-signature-nv","title":"Champagne Drappier Blanc de Blancs Signature NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Drappier Blanc de Blancs Signature is made exclusively from the white Chardonnay grape. However, on occasion a splash of Pinot Blanc, called “Blanc Vrai” in Champagne, is sometimes added to the cuvée in order to increase its complexity and roundness. During the vinification process only the juices from first pressing - the cuvées - are used, mechanical low-pressure presses and the use of gravity to avoid pumping, thus avoiding oxidisation is implemented. There is the minimal use of sulphur, no filtering and the assemblage takes place in vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for 2 to 3 years sur lattes (on laths). The nose brings to mind white peach and pear but also more floral notes such as peony. On the palate a mineral Champagne, lightly biscuity, creamy, supple, seductive. Ideal as an aperitif it also goes superbly with white meats, chilled smoked salmon with citrus fruits and tagliatelle with scallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23294172332090,"sku":"NVDRAPPIERBDBSIG-1","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Blanc_de_Blancs_Signature.jpg?v=1559668599"},{"product_id":"champagne-drappier-grande-sendree-rose-vintage","title":"Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Rosé 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Vintage Rosé takes its name from a parcel of land covered in cinders (cendrée) after the fire which ravaged Urville in 1838. A spelling error having slipped into a new version of the land register, today Sendrée is written with “s”, not “c”. On very light soils made up of “crayot”, the Pinot Noir brings its power and vinosity in a very subtle manner. A splash of Chardonnay gives great elegance to the whole. The Grande Sendrée Vintage Rosé  is made by means of the saignée method. During the vinification process only the juices from first pressing - the cuvées - are used, mechanical low-pressure presses and the use of gravity to avoid pumping, thus avoiding oxidisation is implemented. There is the minimal use of sulphur, no filtering and after bottling, the cuvée is aged for more than 6 years sur lattes (on laths). A complex nose opening onto notes of strawberry, raspberry and violets with toasted nuances. The palate is round, fresh and complex with prominent red fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23294421663802,"sku":"A10DRAPPIERGSROSE-1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Grande_Sendree_Rose_10.jpg?v=1559671113"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_9703d06c-f80c-47b3-855e-0ab4b5841df6.jpg?v=1554622123","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/champagne-drappier-urville-france.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}