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The Drappier winery, with a rich history dating back to Gallo-Roman times, is located in the picturesque village of Urville. The winemaking history of this region began approximately 2,000 years ago, when the Gallo-Romans planted the first vines in the hills surrounding Urville. However, it was in 1116 that Saint Bernard, a monk of the Abbey of Cîteaux, revitalised the vineyard, introducing the grape variety Morillon Noir (ancestor of Pinot) from Burgundy and building numerous cellars, including one in Urville in 1152.
The Drappier family has been in business since 1808, with a genealogy dating back to the 17th century. In the 1930s, Georges Collot, Michel Drappier's maternal grandfather, was a pioneer in replanting the Pinot Noir grape in the region, earning him the nickname 'Père Pinot'. Today, Michel Drappier, with winemaking experience since 1979, manages the winemaking process, while André Drappier, with 74 vintages under his belt, oversees the vineyard.
Vineyards
The Drappier family vineyard covers more than 62 hectares, mainly located in the village of Urville. The terroir of Urville is characterised by a limestone-rich soil from the Kimmeridgian period (late Jurassic), similar to that found in the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This soil is ideal for growing Pinot Noir grapes, which represent 70% of the vineyard, complemented by Pinot Meunier (15%), Chardonnay (9%) and old varieties (6%).
Drappier practices sustainable and organic viticulture, avoiding herbicides and insecticides, and working the soil manually or with horses. The winery has adopted Ecocert-certified organic farming methods on 27 hectares of their land. In addition, they have reintroduced old grape varieties such as Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Blanc Vrai and Fromenteau, thus preserving the genetic heritage of the Champagne region.
Philosophy
At Drappier, winemaking is carried out with minimal intervention, without filtering or bleaching the wines and avoiding the use of animal products. The winery uses selected yeasts grown on the estate, known as 'Drappier Fermentum Meum' (DFM). In addition, Drappier opposes the excessive use of sulphur, using minimal amounts in the industry, resulting in champagnes with a deep gold or copper colour and more expressive aromas.
The winery also practices secondary fermentation at low temperature, which produces a fine and subtle effervescence. In 2007, they launched Drappier Brut Nature Sans Soufre, a result of experiments begun in the 1980s.
Drappier is also noted for its focus on the maturation of its wines. In their limestone cellars, they use special containers and oak barrels to mature their best vintages. In addition, they have incorporated an innovative approach with the use of an egg-shaped barrel for the maturation of their premium Grande Sendrée.
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Buy Wine from Drappier
The Drappier winery, with a rich history dating back to Gallo-Roman times, is located in the picturesque village of Urville. The winemaking history of this region began approximately 2,000 years ago, when the Gallo-Romans planted the first vines in the hills surrounding Urville. However, it was in 1116 that Saint Bernard, a monk of the Abbey of Cîteaux, revitalised the vineyard, introducing the grape variety Morillon Noir (ancestor of Pinot) from Burgundy and building numerous cellars, including one in Urville in 1152.
The Drappier family has been in business since 1808, with a genealogy dating back to the 17th century. In the 1930s, Georges Collot, Michel Drappier's maternal grandfather, was a pioneer in replanting the Pinot Noir grape in the region, earning him the nickname 'Père Pinot'. Today, Michel Drappier, with winemaking experience since 1979, manages the winemaking process, while André Drappier, with 74 vintages under his belt, oversees the vineyard.
Vineyards
The Drappier family vineyard covers more than 62 hectares, mainly located in the village of Urville. The terroir of Urville is characterised by a limestone-rich soil from the Kimmeridgian period (late Jurassic), similar to that found in the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This soil is ideal for growing Pinot Noir grapes, which represent 70% of the vineyard, complemented by Pinot Meunier (15%), Chardonnay (9%) and old varieties (6%).
Drappier practices sustainable and organic viticulture, avoiding herbicides and insecticides, and working the soil manually or with horses. The winery has adopted Ecocert-certified organic farming methods on 27 hectares of their land. In addition, they have reintroduced old grape varieties such as Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Blanc Vrai and Fromenteau, thus preserving the genetic heritage of the Champagne region.
Philosophy
At Drappier, winemaking is carried out with minimal intervention, without filtering or bleaching the wines and avoiding the use of animal products. The winery uses selected yeasts grown on the estate, known as 'Drappier Fermentum Meum' (DFM). In addition, Drappier opposes the excessive use of sulphur, using minimal amounts in the industry, resulting in champagnes with a deep gold or copper colour and more expressive aromas.
The winery also practices secondary fermentation at low temperature, which produces a fine and subtle effervescence. In 2007, they launched Drappier Brut Nature Sans Soufre, a result of experiments begun in the 1980s.
Drappier is also noted for its focus on the maturation of its wines. In their limestone cellars, they use special containers and oak barrels to mature their best vintages. In addition, they have incorporated an innovative approach with the use of an egg-shaped barrel for the maturation of their premium Grande Sendrée.