2010 Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Brut

Grande Sendrée white is the ex-libris of the House Drappier and is composed of a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in which 35% of the lot was aged in barrels. It has a pale yellow colour with topaz nuances, showing the contact with barrels. Its aromas are inebriating, distinguishing acacia honey, beeswax and marzipan. When aerated, quince jelly and raspberry jam, alternating with bergamot and warm brioche, also stand out. On the palate it is invigorating, highlighting a delicate minerality, harmonised with slightly bitter notes of orange peel.

The Drappier family tree can be traced back to the 17th century when Rémy Drappier was born in 1604, but it was not until 1808 that the family began to engage in vine growing and champagne production, when one of the Drappier family ancestors, François, settled in Urville. In 1988, deep cellars that had been dug around Reims during the reign of Napoleon III became the property of the family, and it is in these underground tunnels that the most valuable bottles of Drappier production are found, in particular the Grande Sendrée, which has been perfected over time.

Currently in the 8th generation of the family, the estate owns 62 hectares of its vineyard, together with another 50, operated by other farmers. The Drappier estate also includes some old orchards, a vegetable garden, and a farm, and has been awarded "Carbon Neutral" accreditation.