Description

Champagne Drappier
Charles de Gaulle

 

Charles de Gaulle in a nutshell…

~ Pinot Noir
~ Homage
~ Character
~ Quest for authenticity

Vinification of the Charles de Gaulle cuvée

~ Only the juices from first pressing are used
~ Dosage: 7.5 g/l
~ Use of gravity to avoid oxidation
~ No filtering
~ Minimal use of sulphur
~ Total ML for 2 weeks
~ 100% of the wines are made in vats to preserve freshness.
~ Bottled and aged for at least 3 years

GRAPE VARIETY:

• • 80% Pinot Noir,
  • 20% Chardonnay

FOOD PAIRINGS:

• • Ideal as an aperitif.
  • Pheasant stuffed with foie gras, mixed green salad with strips of guinea fowl, Brie de Meaux.

Serve at:

45°F.

TASTING NOTES:

• • Very fine nose of citrus fruits, apple, almond or perhaps nutmeg.
  • When it reaches the palate the Charles de Gaulle Cuvée exhibits a remarkable complexity, with an airy mousse and lightly candied notes.

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