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Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from release.

release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 202190/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: quince, red apple, spice, fresh brioche

Palate: ripe Pinot fruit, rounded texture, fresh acidity, long finish

Drappier's Pinot Noir-led Cote des Bar house brut: quince, red apple and spice over fresh brioche, with ripe Pinot fruit, a rounded texture and a long finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Chaource Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne. Brie de Meaux Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.

How to serve Drappier Carte d'Or Brut

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast chicken, Charcuterie, Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Drappier's flagship Carte d'Or is a Pinot Noir-led brut from the Cote des Bar at Urville, made with the family's low-sulfite, low-dosage approach.

  1. 1808Drappier family establishes the house at Urville

Facts

Producer
Champagne Drappier · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Low-sulfite winemaking; Cote des Bar Pinot Noir-led; low dosage
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
now to 6 from release
First vintage
1808

Frequently asked about Drappier Carte d'Or Brut

What does Drappier Carte d'Or Brut taste like?

On the nose, quince, red apple, spice, fresh brioche. On the palate, ripe Pinot fruit, rounded texture, fresh acidity, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Drappier's Pinot Noir-led Cote des Bar house brut: quince, red apple and spice over fresh brioche, with ripe Pinot fruit, a rounded texture and a long finish.

When should I drink Drappier Carte d'Or Brut?

Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Drappier Carte d'Or Brut?

Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie and Comte. Ripe Pinot fruit meets roasted poultry.

What grapes are in Drappier Carte d'Or Brut?

The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.

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