Drappier

Grande Sendrée 2012 | Bottle 75cl

Description

La Grande Sendrée 2012 from Champagne Drappier is an exceptional cuvée combining complexity and elegance. This 2012 vintage is a solar vintage, resulting in a rich and generous cuvée. It is a perfect cuvée for a beautiful aperitif or for gastronomic pairings.

The Making of Champagne Grande Sendrée 2012 Drappier

La Grande Sendrée 2012 is the result of a meticulous blend composed of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. The grapes come from the eponymous plot located on Kimmeridgian chalky soil. It bears this name because it was covered with ashes after the fire of Urville in 1836. Vinification is carried out partly in barrels (35%) and partly in stainless steel vats (65%). Malolactic fermentation brings roundness and complexity.

Aging in the bottle extends over 9 years, with manual riddling, offering exceptional maturation. The dosage, set at 4.5 g/L, uses a liqueur aged 15 years in wood, ensuring a subtle balance between freshness and vinous character.

The 2012 Vintage

The 2012 vintage is considered one of the most beautiful of this century in Champagne. A harsh winter, marked by temperatures reaching -20°C, preceded a hot summer, ideal for grape ripening. However, historic hail reduced the harvest, making this cuvée particularly rare. The spared grapes showed exceptional quality, offering remarkable alcohol/acidity balances. The harvest, carried out between September 15 and 25, allowed the production of a wine that is both airy and saline, expressing all the richness of its unique terroir.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  La Grande Sendrée 2012 presents a radiant golden color, enhanced by luminous highlights and traversed by a fine and persistent effervescence.

• Nose

  On the nose, this cuvée reveals intense aromas of Napoleon cherries, accompanied by floral notes of white flowers and delicate vanilla touches.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is complex and taut. The flavors of red fruits and vanilla blend with a minerality typical of Kimmeridgian soil, for a subtly spiced and very long finish.

Pairing Suggestions

Aperitif Bites

• Caviar canapés
• Cheese gougères
• Lobster rillettes

Dishes

• Scallop carpaccio
• Truffle risotto
• Roasted veal fillet with chanterelles

Desserts

• Tarte Tatin
• Vanilla crème brûlée
• Citrus macarons

The Price of the Grande Sendrée 2012 Drappier Bottle

The price of the Grande Sendrée 2012 - Drappier bottle is 94,95 €. This is a cuvée from an exceptional vintage, produced in limited quantities. With careful vinification and long aging, this cuvée offers a remarkable quality-price ratio for lovers of exceptional champagne.

Reviews of the Grande Sendrée 2012 Drappier Cuvée

Connoisseurs praise La Grande Sendrée 2012 for its complexity and depth. It is described as ideal for exceptional moments, with great versatility in food and wine pairings. Check out the reviews of the Grande Sendrée 2012 Drappier cuvée to discover the impressions of connoisseurs.