Drappier : Brut Nature Rose

Drappier Brut Nature Rosé: The Elegance of Champagne

The Estate

Since its establishment in 1808, the Drappier Champagne House has a history intimately tied to pinot noir, its grape of choice. It was in the 1930s that against the general opinion of the community, this grape variety was replanted on the estate. History vindicated the house, whose Drappier 100% pinot noir cuvée, for the anecdote, was General de Gaulle's preference for 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

Located south of Reims, the vineyard of the Drappier Champagne House spans over 75 hectares of vines, divided 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.

Vinification and Aging

This Brut Nature Rosé from the Drappier House is obtained by bleeding after 3 days of maceration. In a concern for respect for the product, everything is done to denature the wine as little as possible. Thus the presses are low pressure, gravity is preferred to pumping to avoid oxidation, minimum use of sulfur, low-temperature fermentation, no filtration, zero dosage.

Blend

100% pinot noir.

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Brut Nature Rosé from the Drappier House

Tasting

Nose
The nose combines fragrances of strawberry and raspberry with subtle touches of rose petal.

Palate
On the palate, it's the red fruits that dominate, energized by citrus and a touch of white pepper.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Drappier Brut Nature Rosé champagne is to be enjoyed as an aperitif but also with carpaccio, sushi, scallops.