Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
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1 or more bottles$89.99
Editors notes
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, only from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, this is exceptional quality Champagne for an unbelievable price!
Offering notes of pear, hazelnut and subtle toasty spice on the nose, it follows with a creamy mousse underpinned by hallmark Champagne acidity. Excellent aperitif wine and a true crowd pleaser.
In addition to making outstanding wines, Champagne Drappier are the first Carbon Neutral Champagne House, by reducing their carbon footprint to zero after a 10 year effort. 2017 that number will increase to 75%. The producer avoids using air conditioning in its cellars by utilising a free cooling system, with isolated air conditioning systems strategically used throughout the property.
Further offsetting its carbon footprint, Drappier has recently invested in a wind turbine company in India and, as of Janaury 2016, claims to be the first Champagne House in the world to have reduced their carbon emissions to a net zero carbon footprint.
“Investing in a sustainable project in India is our way of expressing gratitude to this small, but dynamic, market for Champagne”, said Michel Drappier, winemaker and CEO of Champagne Drappier.
The house also plans to “aggressively reduce fuel consumption” over the next five years, with a number of projects already underway.
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- Creamy
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- Apple
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- Cheese
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Critic Scores & reviews
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Sam Kim
5"It is gloriously expressed on the nose showing baked apple, golden peach, brioche, lemon peel and rich yeasty characters. The palate delivers excellent weight and concentration, wonderfully complemented by creamy mouthfeel and bright acidity. Opulent, multi-layered and sophisticated."
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Guide Bettane et Desseauve
4""It is with great contentment that we have heard of their 4th star awarded to our House, placing us amongst other very prestigious names in Champagne: Agrapart, Billecart-Salmon, Bruno Paillard, Charles Heidsieck, De Sousa, Deutz, Gosset, Philipponat." - Champagne Drappier"
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Cameron Douglas MS
94"Instantly recognisable bouquet of fresh white fleshed fruits with apple and pear then layers of autolysis suggesting freshly baked goods, butter brioche and a whisper of spice. Fresh and enticing mousse with a coarse silk texture and high acidity carrying flavours of apple and citrus, white strawberry and some peach. Taut and youthful, salivating and a saline, balanced, new and well made. Best drinking from day of purchase and through 2027."
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France
Wine is being produced throughout France and has been done for over 2,500 years with certain Châteaux dating their history back to Roman times, around 6th Century BC. Ranking second in the world in per-capita consumption and first in total production quantity. More so than the overall quantity of wine is the quantity of truly great wines coming out of France makes the nation the envy of wine-making nations worldwide.
Two concepts pivotal to the higher end French wines, in particular, are the idea of 'terroir' and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. Terroir refers to the way the geography, geology and climate find their way into the glass, telling a story of the origin of the wine. The AOC was set up in 1935 and has the primary goal of protecting the authenticity of the wines and the livelihoods of the producers. Appellation rules strictly define which varieties of grapes and winemaking practices are approved for classification in each of France's several hundred geographically defined appellations, which can cover entire regions, individual villages or in some cases, like in Burgundy even specific vineyards.
Classic wine regions in France include Champagne (home of Champagne), Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Alsace (Aromatic varietals), Loire Valley (Chenin Blanc, Crémant) and the Rhône Valley (Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre)
The Bordeaux classification of 1855 is still in use, as is the Sauternes and Barsac Classification of the same year. Wines from certain regions can be bought En Primeur, which is when the wine is sold prior to it being bottled.
Champagne
Champagne is a wine region to the north-east of Paris where wine has been grown since the Romans first planted in the 5th century and the region is most well known for the sparkling wine that goes by the regions name.
Champagne is made from 3 grapes. The two red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the white grape Chardonnay. All three are commonly blended though a ‘blanc de blanc’ meaning ‘white from white’ indicates that only Chardonnay was used. Conversely a ‘blanc de noir’ or ‘white from black’ indicates that the two red grapes were used.
A common misconception is that Champagne was invented by Dom Pérignon. Although this is not the case, he made considerable contributions to the quality and production methods used in the region. The very first bottles of Champagne were created by accident, and coined ‘the devil’s wine’ for all the popping corks. Sparkling wine in Australia was referred to as Champagne but this practise has long been disallowed.
Methode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced and if you see Millisime on a bottle, it represents the fact that the wine comes from a particular vintage rather than being blended, which is the more common practice.
Icons such as Dom Pérignon and Kristal are world reknowned, but we find as much pleasure in the smaller Champagne houses such as Gosset and Jacquinot. Magnums are perfect for the festive occasions and half bottles are also available.
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October13
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Sydney 13th October 2022 6.30pm$199.00 per ticket199 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring over 30 of France’s finest Champagnes from the tiny boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a multitude of superb selections hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the different styles produced and find your next favourite wine to drink at home! The event will be held at the always-impressive Four Seasons Hotel- what a way to spend a spring evening!
With our previous evenings always selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting!
The Four Seasons will be taking care of us with scrumptious small plates to accompany these fine wines.
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Brisbane 20th October 2022 6.30pm$229.00 per ticketRiverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 15 of France’s finest Champagnes. At this dinner, we'll taste and talk through all that this special region has to offer, from the boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses. The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With superb selection hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home! With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting! Wines will be presented in 4 brackets matched to courses in a sit-down dinner. Full wine list to be announced closer to the date.Read More -
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting Melbourne 27th October 2022 6.30pm$229.00 per ticket49 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 of France’s finest Champagnes. At this dinner, we'll taste and talk through all that this special region has to offer, from the boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With superb selection hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home!
With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting!
Wines will be presented in 4 brackets matched to courses in a sit-down dinner. Full wine list to be announced closer to the date.
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February22
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Tour de Series'Tour des Vins de France' Wine Dinner Melbourne 22nd February 2023$249.00 per ticket63 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051On Wednesday the 22nd of February, 2023, United Cellars will be in Melbourne cracking open nearly 40 bottles of an impressive collection of French wines to showcase the breadth & depth of everything France has to offer!
We will take you on a journey across the most important wine regions, tasting and exploring the magnificent wines of Champagne, Alsace, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, and Bordeaux. These will be paired with a stunning multi-course menu of gourmet French cuisine.
This will be a spectacular wine dinner, & tickets are strictly limited due to the scarcity of some of these wines, so make sure you grab your tickets today!
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Grand CruGrand Cru Champagne Tasting and Dinner Perth 19th April 2023 6.30pm$275.00 per ticket131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring more than 12 of France’s finest Champagnes.
The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar Champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a superb selection curated by us, this is the best way to learn more about the region of Champagne and maybe even find your next favourite wine to drink at home!
With our previous evenings selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting!
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About the brand Champagne Drappier
Based in the Urville region of Champagne, Drappier is something of a cult classic producer. Although you may not have never heard of the tightknit family winery, they're favourites to many - including, famously, the late, great Charles de Gaulle, who moved as close as he could to the winery in his retirement. Though Drappier was founded in 1808, the vines were planted and the cellars were built around Clairvaux Abbey by Saint Bernard and the Cistercian monks during the 12th Century. These cellars, some of the few that survived two World Wars, are among the oldest and most extensive in Europe today. Today, Drappier is one of the finest boutique producers in the world. Famous for making high quality wines with limited intervention and minimal sulphur, their small yields of fruit promise a premium expression of some prime Champagne real estate.
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Unexpectedly awesomeI honestly wasn't expecting much from this, but holy crap I was wrong.
This is an awesome champagne, defiantly worth anyone's time.Posted on
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My Favourite champagneThis bottle of bubbles has been my go to for years. amazing quality for the pricetag. Delicious!
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