Drappier

Quattuor Blanc de Blancs | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Quattuor cuvée from Champagne Drappier is a tribute to the diversity of white grape varieties in Champagne. This cuvée reveals fresh and delicate aromas. It is a perfect champagne for the aperitif or to accompany light dishes. This Blanc de Blancs seduces with its minerality and length on the palate.

The Making of Drappier Quattuor Champagne

The Quattuor cuvée is a unique blend of four emblematic white grape varieties of Champagne: Arbanne (25%), Petit Meslier (25%), Blanc Vrai (25%), and Chardonnay (25%).

Probably originating from the first vine plants brought by the Romans at the beginning of our era, the Arbanne is only found in Champagne and more particularly on the Côte des Bar (Aube).

The Arbanne produces dry, nervy, and very bouqueted wines, made for effervescence.

The Petit Meslier, like the Arbanne, has practically disappeared since the Phylloxera. The few hundred plants that remain produce a fruity wine with a taste of flint, for a very low yield.

The Blanc Vrai, the Champagne name for Pinot Blanc, is a fragile grape variety that produces smooth and easy-drinking wines.

Finally, the Chardonnay, widely used today in Champagne, is a grape variety that produces great wines with much finesse, elegance, and aromatic persistence.

These grape varieties are grown on the calcareous Kimmeridgian soils of Urville, bringing a typical minerality and great purity. Drappier practices sustainable and organic farming, limiting human intervention and thus preserving the characteristics of the terroir.

Vinification is carried out in stainless steel vats to favor a pure expression of the grape varieties and the terroir. The cuvée is then aged in the bottle for 36 months on the lees, allowing the aromas to gain depth. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4.2 g/l, the Quattuor retains a pure and chiseled expression of the grape varieties that compose it.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  The Quattuor cuvée displays a pale golden color, luminous and delicate, with silver reflections.

• Nose

  The nose opens with aromas of fresh grapes and citrus, followed by notes of honeyed apple and fig jam, enhanced by a bouquet of white flowers.

• Palate

  On the palate, this cuvée offers a mineral and chiseled texture, with persistent freshness. The finish is long and marked by a saline touch, bringing beautiful complexity.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Fresh cheese and herb toasts
• Comté gougères
• Fresh oysters

Main Courses

• Grilled sea bream with lemon
• Veal carpaccio with white truffle
• Spring vegetable tartlets

Desserts

• Lemon meringue tart
• Fresh fruit salad
• Grapefruit sorbet

The Price of the Drappier Quattuor Bottle

The price of the Drappier Quattuor bottle is 84,95 €. This cuvée, made from rare grape varieties and meticulous vinification, embodies the very essence of Blanc de Blancs in Champagne. Its purity and elegance justify its positioning among high-end champagnes.

Reviews of the Drappier Quattuor Cuvée

Champagne lovers praise the aromatic complexity and finesse of this cuvée, perfect for special occasions. To learn more, consult the reviews of the Drappier Quattuor cuvée.

Storing This Champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Drappier Quattuor cuvée, it is recommended to store it between 10 to 12°C, away from light. This champagne can be enjoyed now or kept in the cellar for increased complexity over time.