Champagne Caroline Dufour Sabering in Reims, Blanc de Blancs
Introduction to sabering with the Champagne Caroline Dufour team, just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: acacia honey, beeswax, marzipan, quince jelly, raspberry jam, warm brioche
Palate: textural richness, exotic fruit, fresh acidity, long finish
A rare four-white-grape Champagne in equal parts: acacia honey, beeswax and marzipan giving way to quince jelly, raspberry jam and warm brioche, textural and exotic with fresh acidity.
What it pairs with
- Roast guinea fowl Exotic fruit and honey echo roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find roast guinea fowl on TableJourney →
- Foie gras terrine Honey and beeswax notes meet the rich foie gras.More wines for foie gras →
- Comte Marzipan and texture meet the aged cheese.More wines for aged hard cheese →
How to serve Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast guinea fowl, Foie gras terrine, Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quattuor is Drappier's custodial blend of the rare Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc with Chardonnay in equal parts, preserving Champagne's almost-forgotten white grapes.
- 2009Quattuor launched as a four-white-grape cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Drappier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (25%), Arbane (25%), Petit Meslier (25%), Pinot Blanc (25%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Low-sulfite winemaking; four white grapes in equal parts
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs
What does Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs taste like?
On the nose, acacia honey, beeswax, marzipan, quince jelly, raspberry jam. On the palate, textural richness, exotic fruit, fresh acidity, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rare four-white-grape Champagne in equal parts: acacia honey, beeswax and marzipan giving way to quince jelly, raspberry jam and warm brioche, textural and exotic with fresh acidity.
When should I drink Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs?
Roast guinea fowl is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras terrine and Comte. Exotic fruit and honey echo roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (25%), Arbane (25%), Petit Meslier (25%), Pinot Blanc (25%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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