NV Drappier Brut Rose de Saignee Champagne

(92 Points) "Lightly floral on the nose, with hints of lavender and verbena, and spicy on the palate, offering ground clove and anise accents to the flavors of pastry dough, wild cherry, golden raisin, grated coconut and fleur de sel. Harmonious and elegant throughout, presenting a long, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

100% Pinot Noir 

The Drappier vineyard covers 100 hectares and constitutes the House’s essential trump card.

Since 1808 our family has used its skill to select parcels of land which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. For the most part they are located around Urville, where the Pinot Noir, in the majority, finds its loveliest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines.

Vinification of the Brut Rosé cuvee: Rosé made using the saignée method with maceration in vats lasting 3 days

Use of gravity to avoid pumping, thus avoiding oxidization, Natural settling, Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature, Then total and natural malolactic fermentation, No filtering, Minimal use of sulphur

Assemblage – 100% of the wines are made 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) Dosage: 7.5 g/

Tasting notes: Very well structured, with exemplary purity of red fruits. A striking Champagne on the nose offering similar sensations on the palate. Warm and satiny, lightly spiced with balanced hints of stoned fruits thanks to a lovely freshness in the finish.