The Drappier Millésime d’Exception 2019 is a Champagne AOC aimed at enthusiasts who seek, in a single glass, the breadth of a great wine and the vibrant lift of elegant effervescence. This extra-brut cuvée reveals the pronounced character of the Côte des Bar, a territory where Pinot Noir expresses itself generously, here supported by the finesse of Chardonnay. The 2019 vintage produces a wine of contour: powerful, complex and remarkably balanced. It naturally accompanies intimate celebrations as well as fine dining, whenever the pleasure of entertaining calls for a carefully chosen bottle. Its partial oak ageing brings measured depth without overwhelming, while its low dosage preserves the clarity of the material. A gastronomic champagne, crafted with patience, for those who appreciate bubbles that can tell the story of a terroir as much as a moment.

Assemblage et vinification

This cuvée combines 60 % Pinot Noir and 40 % Chardonnay. The former provides structure, generosity and the red-fruit expression that defines the vintage. The latter brings a brighter tension and a freshness that refines the whole. The grapes come from the Côte des Bar, on Kimmeridgian limestone soils that contribute to the wine's precision. Maison Drappier favours a gentle pressing, uses exclusively first-press juices and conducts winemaking by gravity. Natural settling and a fully completed malolactic fermentation soften the texture while preserving the balance needed for cellaring and dining. Unfiltered, this champagne retains a sincere expression, without artifice, where every nuance finds its rightful place.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : A luminous pale expression, animated by a delicate effervescence that accompanies the tasting.
• Nose : Expressive and nuanced, it evokes red fruits, then reveals discreet woody notes, finely integrated.
• Palate : Open and generous, it combines ample substance with balancing freshness. The wine's richness unfolds harmoniously, carried by an elegant and precise finish.

Élevage et dosage, l’art de préserver l’équilibre

The Millésime d’Exception 2019 owes a significant part of its personality to its ageing. 60 % of the wines are aged in wood, in Tronçais oak foudres and barrels from the Forêt du Temple. This work adds volume and a subtly wooded framework without masking the fruit’s brightness or the terroir’s signature. After bottling, the cuvée rests four years on laths, a patient period that helps integrate the elements and enrich its complexity. The choice of a dosage of 5 g/l, in an extra-brut style, allows the wine's upright character to express itself. Sulfur use is kept to the strict minimum to support this pursuit of transparency. The result is a broad yet clean champagne, whose depth remains perceptible from the first to the last glass.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, house-made tarama, thin slices of matured ham or mushroom puff pastries.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, lightly smoked salmon, crab or poultry in aspic.
• Main courses : roast poultry with morels, porcini risotto, premium fish served with a light creamy sauce.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Brillat-Savarin or pressed cheeses with fruity notes, served without overpowering flavours.
• Indulgent occasions : a festive table, a refined lunch or an intimate dinner for two where every detail deserves attention.

Moments de dégustation

The Drappier Millésime d’Exception 2019 finds its place in precious interludes that turn a meal into a memory. Its balanced richness allows it to go beyond the ritual of the aperitif and to accompany delicate cuisine with remarkable presence. Serve it in fine glasses to let its bouquet unfold freely, then give it a few moments to reveal its aromatic architecture. Its 75 cl bottle is also an excellent gift for a champagne lover who appreciates vintage cuvées, patient cellar work and the distinctive expressions of the Côte des Bar. This cuvée imposes nothing; it simply invites you to slow down, share and savour the moment with a distinctly French elegance.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Drappier, Millésime d’Exception 2019
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : extra-brut white Champagne
• Vintage : 2019
• Blend : Pinot Noir 60 %, Chardonnay 40 %
• Terroir : Côte des Bar
• Wood ageing : 60 %
• Aging on laths : 4 years
• Dosage : 5 g/l
• Volume : 75 cl
• Allergens : Contains sulfites