Drappier - Brut Champagne Grande Sendrée 2012 (750ml)
Decanter: 95 Points
This delightful wine is a benchmark for the Aube. Its exquisite texture boasts a delightfully creamy, dense feel and vibrant energy. The fruit aromas range from ripe pear to apricot and quince, accented by fresh white flowers and a firm mineral note. The grapes come from a single site that has been in the family since the 19th century that is organically farmed and worked by horse. The base wines are fermented in large oak uprights and dosed at 4.5g/L after eight years on the lees.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
In 2012, severe weather conditions posed significant challenges for the Drappier family; hail impacted almost 70% of their village, and frost hit 20% of the La Grande Sendrée plot. This resulted in a limited yield of the 2012 Brut Grande Sendrée, which has a delicate, deep bouquet with aromas of pear, peach, orchard fruit, baked bread and spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s a layered and structured, tension-filled but ethereal Champagne with racy acidity. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, disgorged with 4.9 grams per liter dosage.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Elegant and layered, with notes of lemons, white peaches, pears, nutmeg and almond croissants. It’s salty, dry and sophisticated, with very fine bubbles. Drink now or hold. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered. 4g/L dosage. Drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
The 2012 Champagne Grande Sendree displays a yellow/golden color and is layered with aromas that gently coax from the glass, revealing notes of candied raspberries, cherries, brioche, floral perfume, and peppery spice. Full through the palate, with a silky, refined texture, a fine, fluffy mousse, and a supple, tapering finish, it’s approachable and generous at this stage and is drinking beautifully now, but it should have a good deal of longevity over the coming 8-10 years. Disgorged in June 2023 with 4.5 grams per liter dosage.
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