Features
Type of wine
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Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Fermented for 2 weeks. Subsequent complete malolactic fermentation. 50% of the wine is aged for 1 year in oak casks. Subsequent ageing for a minimum of 36 months in bottle before disgorging.
Description
The Drappier family, which has been based in Urville for generations, has built its reputation on a clear conviction: wine must be an honest reflection of its origin and the natural cycle in which it was born. With Drappier Millésime Exception, the house is pursuing an almost poetic idea: to enclose the seasons in a bottle. Rather than imposing a style, the aim is to interpret the character of the vineyard and the climate with as little intervention as possible. Rather than softening the natural power of the Pinot Noir, they decided to respect its ripeness and depth, trusting that the Jurassic Kimmeridgian limestone would provide the necessary tension to balance it.
The vineyard is cultivated using sustainable and organic methods, preserving the life of the soil and the pure expression of the terroir. The blend, 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, combines muscle and elegance: the structure and breadth of the Pinot blend with the finesse and verticality of the Chardonnay, creating a Champagne with a strong identity.
Winemaking
In Drappier Millésime Exception, precision begins in the press. Only the first pressing is used, obtained at low pressure to preserve the delicacy of the must. Gravity is used to avoid aggressive handling. After natural racking, malolactic fermentation takes place, refining the edges and adding texture. The 60% of the cuvée is matured in barrels before bottling, integrating subtle spicy nuances and greater structural complexity. It is not filtered and very low levels of sulphur are used, seeking transparency and purity. Subsequently, the wine rests for four years on its lees, developing aromatic depth and a very fine bubble. The dosage is contained, 5 g/L, which reinforces its dry and gastronomic profile.
Taste
In Drappier Millésime Exception, the nose is broad and expressive, marked by ripe red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by a delicate toasted background evoking brioche and lightly toasted almonds. The wood appears integrated, providing an unimposing spicy echo. Creamy and enveloping on the palate. The bubbles are fine, almost silky, and support a deep fruit reminiscent of red plum and blood orange peel. Chalky freshness balances the richness, providing tension and energy. The finish is long, with dried fruit notes and a saline nuance that prolongs the mineral sensation. Opulent yet precise, it combines breadth and elegance with impeccable naturalness.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
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| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 137.46 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 137.46 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
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