Drappier Grande Sendree 2012, Bouteille Coffret Champagne

Region : France Type : Champagne Grape : 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay ABV : 12% Rating Vivino 4.4 Grande Sendree is the name of an archipelago of plots on Kimmeridgian chalk,covered in ash after the fire that ravanged Urville in 1836. In a unique Louis XV Bottle,Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are revealed at their highest level. 2012 VINTAGE A freezing winter for some nights with -20°c and abundant rainfall in the spring were followed by a hot and dry summer which allowed the berries ti ripen en that startedbadly and ended beautifully with one of the most beautiful wintages of the 21st century, for a rather small quantity.At Drappier, a historically devastating hail storm destroyed a large part of the harvest. Fortunately, the Grande Sendrée parcels, away form the main slope, were spared. DÉGUSTATION After 10 years of handcraft, 2012 Grande Sendrée is mature but can still wait for many years. The pinot noir is still dominant with its Napoleon cherry notes. Chardonnay is also very present on the palate with its fresh vanilla and with flower notes. In mouth, it is stll very tonic whith sublte bitters while the low dosage leaves a tense and long finish with mineral and slightly spicy notes. A great Champagne for ageing VINIFICATION : Sustainable and organic farming, certified organic since 2014. Very low pressure plate press fIrst press Vinification by gravity Natural settling Malolactic fermentation Not filtered and not decolorded AGING : 35% of the wines are aged in casks. Very low sulphiting. Bottle ageing for 9 years. SERVICE Ideal as an apéritif, superb with a carpaccio de SaintJacques or a truffed Brillat Savarin. Serve at 8°C.