NV Drappier Brut Nature Rosé, Champagne, France

OVERVIEW

This highly regarded Brut Nature Rosé Champagne is made from 100% Pinot Noir and produced using the saignee method. There's no filtering, no dosage giving wonderful texture and freshness. With hints of rose petals, red fruits, citrus fruits, mandarin orange and also white pepper, the Brut Nature Rose unveils another facet of rose Champagne.

CRITIC REVIEWS

Pinot Noir is the most widely planted vine in the Côte des Bar, the origin of this wine. It is bone dry and very crisp, with an attractive red-currant fruitiness that brings in a light structure. The bottling needs to age, so wait until early 2020 before drinking. Roger Voss 90 Points. Roger Voss

FOOD PAIRING INSPIRATION

This Brut Nature Rosé will pair perfectly with smoked salmon, scallops and sushi.

VINTAGE AND WINEMAKING

This rosé was produced using the saignée method, with a three-day maceration. Only the juice from the first pressing – the cuvée – was used, and was transferred to tank by gravity. After a natural settling, the alcoholic fermentation took place over two weeks at a low temperature, followed by complete, natural malolactic fermentation. The wine was bottled without filtration, and spent 2-3 years on lees before disgorgement. Minimal sulphur was used during the production, and there is zero dosage.

PRODUCER NOTES

Eight generations of Famille Drappier have takenon the reigns at this respected Champagne house and as of today Michel and Sylive run the enterprise with their children, Charlene and Hugo are becoming more involved in the day to day running.

Today, the family vineyard spans over 62 hectares, without including those under contractual arrangements with other growers.

The Drappier vineyard, mainly located in the village of Urville, maintains the strong identity of the Bar-sur-Aube arrondissement, characterised by the influence of Pinot Noir. This grape prevails here, representing 70% of the estate, supplemented by Pinot Meunier at 15%, Chardonnay at 9%, and old grape varieties at 6%.

Proximity to the vines is necessary to keep a close eye on how they evolve and interact with their environment. Because the vineyards are all local, the family has stepped up its sustainable approach to viticulture, and become certified as “organic”.

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SERVICE AND STORAGE TIPS

We recommend this wine is served around 7c and kept over the longer term at around 10-12c.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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NV Drappier Brut Nature Rosé, Champagne, France