Drappier Brut Nature Zero Dosage NV (France)

Description

• Dry style
• White fleshed fruit
• Citrus & herbs
• Tightly knit

Vermilion gold in colour. Nose of freshly pressed black grapes, of red, white and citrus fruits. Ample palate with flesh of vineyard peach and bouquet of aromatic herbs. Small spicy notes in the finish. A fine, tightly knit Champagne of great purity.

Only the juices from first pressing the cuves - are used. Mechanical low-pressure presses using gravity to press and avoid pumping, thus avoiding oxidisation. Natural settling. Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature, then total and natural malolactic fermentation. No filtering. Assemblage 100% of the wines are made in vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. Minimal use of sulphurAfter bottling, the cuve is aged at least 30 months sur lattes (on lasts).

Food Pairing: Perfect with seafood or light chicken dishes.