Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012
HK$ 1,179.70
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
In 2012, severe weather conditions posed significant challenges for the Drappier family; hail impacted almost 70% of their village, and frost hit 20% of the La Grande Sendrée plot. This resulted in a limited yield of the 2012 Brut Grande Sendrée, which has a delicate, deep bouquet with aromas of pear, peach, orchard fruit, baked bread and spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s a layered and structured, tension-filled but ethereal Champagne with racy acidity. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, disgorged with 4.9 grams per liter dosage.
Features
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented for 2 weeks. Subsequent complete malolactic fermentation. 35% of the wine is matured for 9 months in oak casks. Minimum ageing of 7 years in bottle before disgorging.
Description
Drappier Grande Sendrée is a champagne that symbolises the excellence and tradition of the Champagne region in France. This sparkling wine is the result of a meticulous selection of grapes and a detailed winemaking process. The cuvée Grande Sendrée takes its name from a plot of land covered by ashes after a fire in Urville in 1836. This champagne is a rare and beautiful expression of terroir and millésime.
Winemaking
The composition of Drappier Grande Sendrée is a perfect balance between strength and finesse, with 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. These varieties are selected from the oldest vines and the best plots of the Domaine Drappier. Partial vinification (35%) is carried out in foudres to give body to the wine. Drappier Grande Sendrée matures for at least 5 years in the house' s chalk cellars, at an ideal and stable temperature, which allows its aromas to develop.
Taste
Drappier Grande Sendrée is distinguished by its density, richness and smoothness, combining structure and finesse in a harmonious way. On tasting, notes of hawthorn, honey, acacia, beeswax and almond paste are revealed. The palate is dense and rich, offering a smooth and delicate taste experience. This champagne is exceptionally harmonious and lingers with a beautiful minerality. The finish on the palate is long and resonant, ending with a subtle spicy note.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
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