{"product_id":"drappier-millesime-exception-2020","title":"Drappier Millésime Exception 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrappier Millésime Exception 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is the vintage champagne of Maison Drappier, a Pinot Noir-led blend that captures the character of the 2020 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillésime Exception is made only in years when the growing season is judged remarkable: each bottle is the memory of a year. It is presented in a moulded bottle inspired by the house's old flasks. The 2020 vintage saw early budburst, little frost, a dry summer hotter than normal, and a harvest from late August to early September. The healthy, ripe grapes gave a precise wine of great aromatic purity. The 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay were aged entirely in Tronçais oak foudres and in barrels from the Forêt du Temple, then five years on laths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne, Côte des Bar, Urville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Drappier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% in oak, 5 years on laths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fruit from the Pinot Noir, then floral notes, vanilla and flint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh attack, structured development, long finish that makes you want to come back to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at around 7 to 8 °C, in a white wine glass. It can be kept for around ten years and will gain in complexity. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool place away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an aperitif, with a scallop risotto, grilled sea bass, plancha-cooked sole, roast poultry, braised veal, pan-fried mushrooms or a Langres cheese. It also pairs with an aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/levage-en-barrique-vin\"\u003ewhy oak ageing changes wine\u003c\/a\u003e. Also discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/pinot-noir\"\u003eour article on Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/l-art-de-l-assemblage-en-champagne\"\u003ethe art of blending in Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more cuvées in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/champagnes-millesimes\"\u003evintage champagne selection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/champagnes\"\u003echampagne selection\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover all of Maison Drappier in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/drappier\"\u003eDrappier collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a vintage champagne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a champagne made from the grapes of a single year, stated on the label. It is produced only in years judged remarkable and ages at least three years in the cellar before going on sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Drappier a house apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in Urville since 1808, the Drappier family champions a terroir champagne, low in dosage and sulphur, made mainly from Côte des Bar Pinot Noir. It also preserves forgotten Champagne grape varieties and presents itself as the first carbon-neutral Champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66346953900381,"sku":null,"price":60.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66346953933149,"sku":null,"price":173.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66346953965917,"sku":null,"price":328.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/drappier-millesime-exception-2020.jpg?v=1793197019","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en\/products\/drappier-millesime-exception-2020","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}