🌎 Champagne Drappier Clarevallis Organic Extra Brut NV

Another fabulous wine from Drappier..Champagne Clarevallis (the name given by Saint Bernard to the abbey he founded) is made with grapes from the Urville hillsides, organically farmed, planted during the Cistercian period. Clarevallis is the expression landscape and the land that humankind has been tending here since the 12th century. 

So here the champagne represents the terrior, the landscape!

Varietals

Pinot Noir 75% Pinot Meunier 10% Chardonnay 10% Blanc Vrai 5%

(Pinot Blanc is grown in tiny amounts in the Champagne region, where it is referred to as “Blanc Vrai.” )

Appearance

A golden grey colour, very fine, persistent bubbles

Aroma

Elderberry and violet notes. With a big chunk of minerality that is lessened by the Pinot grapes. 

Palate

creamy texture with repeated elderberry and violet notes.

Food pairing:

Use as an aperitif or pair with a clean fish such as bream or gurnard. Fresh summer salads. Shellfish such as langoustine, lobster , prawns or crab will work well.

Size of vineyard (x 55 International sized rugby pitch)

 Ageing potential

Up to 5-10 years

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