{"product_id":"drappier-champagne-brut-nature","title":"Drappier Champagne Brut Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrappier Champagne Brut Nature is a pure, uncompromising expression of Pinot Noir from the cool limestone slopes of Urville in the Côte des Bar. Crafted with zero dosage, this Blanc de Noirs cuvée lets the grape and terroir speak without the softening influence of added sugar. The result is a Champagne that is at once generous and mineral, embodying Michel Drappier’s vision for authenticity and precision in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Drappier Brut Nature shows a luminous, pale gold hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form an elegant mousse. The nose is precise and clean, opening with notes of ripe pear, crisp apple, and white peach, followed by hints of citrus zest, freshly baked bread, crushed chalk, and a subtle touch of hazelnut.\n\nOn the palate, this is bone dry yet remarkably generous, with a firm, linear structure. Flavors of orchard fruit, lemon peel, and quince are layered over a distinct chalky minerality and a delicate, lightly toasty complexity from aging on lees. The finish is long, saline, and refreshing, leaving a mouthwatering impression. As a non-vintage Champagne based on Pinot Noir, it drinks beautifully now but can develop additional brioche, nutty and honeyed nuances over the next 3–5 years when well cellared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pinot Noir grapes for Drappier Brut Nature come from the limestone-rich soils of Urville in the Côte des Bar, an area whose Kimmeridgian marl and cool climate bring both ripeness and striking minerality. Vines are farmed with a strong emphasis on sustainable, low-intervention practices, and harvesting is done by hand to ensure careful selection of healthy, ripe bunches. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and vinified mostly in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit, with a portion sometimes matured in oak for extra complexity. Malolactic fermentation is generally allowed, and after the creation of the base wines, the cuvée undergoes its second fermentation in bottle and extended aging on the lees. True to its name, no dosage is added at disgorgement, making this a Brut Nature that reflects its origin with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis crisp, mineral Champagne is superb as an aperitif and shines alongside pristine seafood: think oysters, shellfish platters, sushi, sashimi, and simple grilled fish. It also pairs beautifully with tartares (fish or beef), lightly cured meats, goat cheese, and delicate vegetable dishes with citrus or herbal accents. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C (46–50°F), in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass to focus the aromas. A brief 5–10 minutes in the glass is enough “decanting” for the wine to open up; no formal decanting is required, but avoid serving it too cold so its complexity can fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1808, Champagne Drappier is a respected family-owned house based in Urville in the Côte des Bar, a sub-region once considered rustic but now prized for its expressive Pinot Noir. Still run by the Drappier family, with Michel Drappier at the helm, the estate has become known for its low-dosage and zero-dosage Champagnes, use of Pinot Noir, and a strong commitment to sustainable, low-sulfur winemaking. Drappier has helped elevate the reputation of the Côte des Bar, gaining recognition from sommeliers and Champagne enthusiasts worldwide for wines that are characterful, terroir-driven, and consistently over-deliver for their category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255174910289,"sku":"XW-35270","price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/drappier-champagne-brut-nature_35270_1.jpg?v=1783456943","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/drappier-champagne-brut-nature","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}