Primarily cultivated on the Jurassic Kimmerdigian limestone soil of the Côte des Bar, the Chardonnay expresses itself with a distinctive minerality. A touch of Blanc Vrai complements this unique Blanc de Blancs with a hint of generosity, common to all Drappier cuvées.
 
Chardonnay 95%, Blanc Vrai 5%
Soil: Limestone and chalk, Jurassic Kimmeridgian
Only first press, Use of gravity, Natural settling
Malolactic fermentation
No filtering,
5% of the wines are matured in barrels
36 months on the lees
Very low sulphites
Chardonnay liqueur aged in oak
Dosage: 6,5 g/l
 
TASTING NOTES
The nose brings to mind white peach and pear but
also more floral notes such as peony. On the palate
a mineral Champagne, lightly biscuity, creamy,
supple, seductive.
 
SERVICE SUGGESTIONS
Ideal as an aperitif. At the table it goes superbly
with white meats, chilled smoked salmon with citrus
fruits, tagliatelle with scallops.
Serve at 7°c.