Champagne Drappier
Oenothèque 2003

The Réserve de l'Œnothèque by Drappier is the living memory of the Maison. Still preserved in the historic 12th century Cistercian cellars in Reims are an extraordinary collection of Vintages that bring to light old, sometimes very rare vintages. When Maison Drappier believes they are ready to reveal the intensity and originality of their year of birth, they are released in small batches, sometimes even individually.

The Œnothèque 2003 by Drappier is a blend of 75% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier and 15% Chardonnay best grapes harvested and selected from the Maison's 75 hectares of vineyards. Vinification of the first pressing occurs in vats with natural decantation, ageing on its lees for over 19 years and a final dosage of 4.5 g/l.

The year 2003 is remembered for its particularly hot and dry summer, so harvest was early and led to grapes of extraordinary quality and intense aromatic expression.

The Œnothèque 2003 is bright golden yellow in colour. On the nose it is intense with delicate notes of white flowers and quince. On the palate it offers an explosion of white fruit aromas and a light note of liquorice.

Champagne Drappier

The history of the Drappier family began in the 13th century, when Saint Bernard built a block of flats in Urville for the Abbey Clairvaux, which is still the company office. The family was already involved in the wine business during Napoleon era. In the 20th century, the Champagne Drappier was the favourite of the General De Gaulle, especially during his retirement in Colombey-les Deux-Eglises. In the late 90s these Champagnes conquered the English and Japanese market, thanks to their top quality. The Drappier cave are still the ones built in the 13th century by the Cistercian monks and they are a unique attraction for the company. The company owns 35 hectares of Pinot Noir and one of the best and most innovative cave in the region, below the Middle-Age complex. The family is run bu the young Michel Drappier, with an Enology Degree in Dijon, in the heart of Bourgogne. The small maison is still independent, despite the massive financial acquisitions of the recent years. The annual production is around 600,000 bottles, particularly loved by loyal customers.