Drappier : Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs
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Description
An aromatic and mineral champagne from an exceptional blend
The estate
Since its creation in 1808, the Champagne Drappier House has a history intimately linked to pinot noir, its preferred grape variety. It was in the 1930s that against the general opinion of the commune, this grape variety was replanted on the estate. History proved the House right, whose Drappier 100% pinot noir cuvée, for the anecdote, was General de Gaulle's preference during his family meals.
Today, the children of André and Micheline Drappier represent the eighth generation to cultivate this exceptional vineyard in organic and biodynamic viticulture, highlighting forgotten grape varieties such as Arbane, Petit Meslier and Blanc Vrai.
The vineyard
The vineyard of the Champagne Drappier House extends south of Reims over 75 hectares between the Côte des Bar and its old vines, the Montagne de Reims and its intense pinot noir as well as the Côte des Blancs and its delicate chardonnay. This vineyard owes its uniqueness to its limestone-rich terroir combined with maximum sunshine. Some of the Drappier House's plots are also worked with draft horses.
The wine
Through the blend of the four white grape varieties of Champagne, the Quattuor Blanc de Blancs cuvée from Drappier is a magnificent expression of this mosaic of perfectly exposed and extremely calcareous terroirs.
Vinification and aging
This Blanc de Blancs is made from the first press. Gravity vinification. Natural settling. Malolactic fermentation. Aging in bottles for 36 months. Its dosage is 4.2 gr/liter.
Blend
is the result of a blend of 25% arbanne, 25% petit meslier, 25% blanc vrai and 25% chardonnay.
Characteristics and tasting advice for the Quattuor Blanc de Blancs cuvée from Drappier
Tasting
Nose
The nose presents a beautiful aromatic finesse with touches of grapes, citrus, honeyed apples, fig jam and white flowers.
Palate
The palate is fresh and mineral. Chiseled, it also offers a finish of beautiful persistence.
Food and wine pairing
Ideal as an aperitif, Quattuor Blanc de Blancs from Drappier pairs ideally with a spring tartlet, a seafood blanquette, a veal carpaccio with white truffle.
Service
For optimal tasting, serve at 7°C.
