Drappier Grande Sendrée Cuvée 2015

The Grande Sendrée Cuvée takes its name from a parcel of land covered by cinders after the fire which ravaged Urville in 1836. A reproduction of an 18th century bottle found in the Urville cellars is used and the Grande Sendrée undergoes remuage entirely by hand.   

The La Grande Sendrée 2015 cuvée of Champagne Drappier is one of the most refined expressions of the house of d'Urville. Coming from a unique terroir and a sunny vintage, this champagne combines intensity, balance and elegance. 2015 revealed ripe and pure fruit, sublimated by vinification in barrels and long ageing on lees. A wine that is both ample and chiseled, which combines the nobility of Pinot Noir and the finesse of Chardonnay.

• Pinot Noir (55%) brings structure, vinosity and aromatic richness.
• The Chardonnay (45%) brings finesse, freshness and radiance.

Colour - Light gold with golden reflections. Fine, regular effervescence. Creamy foam, a guarantee of a long ageing on lees.

Nose - First nose of ripe pear, Mirabelle plum and white flowers. Then appear notes of honey, brioche, toasted hazelnut and wet chalk. Elegant, complex and harmonious whole.

Palate - Ample attack, supported by chalky tension. Silky texture, delicate bubble. Aromas of candied citrus, dried fruit and fine pastry. Long, saline and balanced finish.

95 Points - James Suckling

Wow. Ample and rich, with aromas and flavors of brioche and salted butter, as well as dried apple and flint. Full-bodied, complex and delicious, with a long, smooth finish. Becomes rather dry on the finish thanks to the pearly bubbles. Drink now.