The Carte d’Or Brut de Drappier is an invitation to celebrate moments that deserve more than a simple toast. This 75 cl Champagne AOC is aimed at lovers of wines that are generous, precise and welcoming, as well as those who want to gift a bottle capable of bringing people together around the table. Its identity, driven by a large dominance of Pinot Noir, unfolds a ripe, fruity expression where yellow fruit, brioche and spice sketch a gourmand landscape. On the palate, the wine is broad and silky without heaviness, then gives way to a chalky finish that adds definition and elegance. A cuvée with character, designed to accompany a refined aperitif as well as the conviviality of a shared meal.

Blend and vinification

The Carte d’Or Brut reveals Drappier's singular style through a blend dominated by Pinot Noir at 80 %, completed by 15 % Chardonnay and 5 % Pinot Meunier. This composition gives the wine its presence, fruity brightness and enveloping texture. Vinification relies on a first press, carried out by gravity, with natural settling. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to round the texture and harmonize the tasting contours. Oak ageing concerns 5 % of the total, while 40 % of reserve wines help maintain the continuity of the style. With a dosage of 6.5 g/l, this brut Champagne retains a balanced expression between freshness, ripeness and depth.

Tasting notes

• Nose : a ripe, fruity expression marked by yellow fruit, brioche and delicate spice notes. A generous bouquet, evocative of a fine pastry set on a festive table.
• Palate : broad and silky, it unfolds a welcoming texture driven by the generosity of Pinot Noir and a particularly appealing sense of balance.
• Finish : a chalky imprint signs the tasting with clarity. It prolongs the pleasure and avoids any impression of heaviness, like the final stroke of a perfectly controlled drawing.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut between 8 and 10 °C to reveal the balance of its bouquet and the finesse of its texture. This temperature allows the yellow fruit, brioche and spice notes to express themselves naturally while preserving the freshness of the finish. Prefer glasses that let the wine breathe so you can appreciate the evolution of its aromas throughout the tasting. As an aperitif, this cuvée brings immediate elegance to an intimate reception. At the table, it has the presence needed to accompany a dish without ever stealing the spotlight from the cuisine. Each glass thus becomes a refined prelude, capable of creating a festive atmosphere without ostentation.

Food pairings

• Roasted poultry : the savoury flesh of poultry and the cooking juices find a particularly harmonious echo in the cuvée's silky breadth.
• Soft cheeses : their creamy texture dialogues with the roundness of the Champagne, while the chalky finish brings a welcome touch of freshness.
• Yellow-fruit desserts : a thin tart, roasted peach or a delicately fruity entremet extend the gourmand notes of the bouquet with great elegance.

Tasting occasions

The Carte d’Or Brut de Drappier easily accompanies moments where taste becomes a language of sharing. It naturally finds its place at the start of a dinner, when conversations rise and glasses sketch the first promise of the evening. It also knows how to brighten a family lunch, a birthday or a thoughtful gift for a wine lover. Its broad, fruity and delicately chalky style allows it to be offered without hesitation to palates with different sensitivities. More than a champagne for the occasion, it is a cuvée that transforms simple pleasures into chosen memories, with that French elegance that doesn't need to impose itself to be noticed.

Characteristics

• Name : Drappier Carte d’Or Brut
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Brut
• Colour : White
• Blend : Pinot Noir 80 %, Chardonnay 15 %, Pinot Meunier 5 %
• Dosage : 6.5 g/l
• Volume : 75 cl
• Origin : France
• Allergens : Contains sulfites
• Serving temperature : 8 to 10 °C