Drappier Carte d`Or Brut AOC

The Drappier winery began its history in 1803 when its founder, François Drappier, arrived in the village of Urville, where he began managing the first vineyard of the House. Interestingly, the surname Drappier translates as "sheet" or "cloth". This is not accidental. History claims that the first representatives of the family were engaged in the trade of fabrics, which is how they got their surname. In 1930, Georges Collot, the grandfather of the current manager of the company, Michel Drappier, decided to plant the estate exclusively with Pinot Noir vines, earning him the playful nickname "Father of Pinot". Today, about 70% of the vineyards are dedicated to the Pinot Noir variety. The estate's history has also faced challenges, such as the unprecedented frost in 1957, which destroyed 95% of the potential harvest. But this became just a difficulty that the owners of the company managed to overcome by finding a way to plant a more frost-resistant variety, Pinot Meunier. In 1968, the wife of the then-owner of the company, André—Michelin Drappier—introduced the idea of producing rosé champagne. This innovation literally appealed to many champagne enthusiasts, and Drappier's rosé champagne became popular not only in its native Champagne but also far beyond its borders. For example, this wine is regularly supplied to the Élysée Palace. The cellars of the Drappier House Champagne, where the famous champagne is aged, are unique. They were built in the 12th century by Cistercian monks who appeared in Urville to establish a monastery. Today, the management of the company is concentrated in the hands of representatives of the sixth and seventh generations of the Drappier family, while their successors—young Charlene, Hugo, and Antoine—are already growing up.