The Quattuor cuvée from Champagne Drappier is a tribute to the diversity of white grape varieties in Champagne. This cuvée reveals fresh and delicate aromas. It is a perfect champagne for an aperitif or to accompany light dishes. This Blanc de Blancs seduces with its minerality and long finish.
The production of Quattuor Drappier champagne
The Quattuor cuvée is a unique blend of four iconic white grape varieties from Champagne: Arbanne (25%), Petit Meslier (25%), Blanc Vrai (25%), and Chardonnay (25%).
Probably originating from the first vines brought by the Romans at the beginning of our era, Arbane is found only in Champagne, particularly in the Côte des Bar (Aube).
Arbane produces dry, lively wines with a very bouquet, made for effervescence.
Like Arbane, Petit Meslier has practically disappeared since the phylloxera epidemic. The few hundred remaining vines produce a fruity wine with a gunflint flavor and very low yields.
Blanc Vrai, the Champagne name for Pinot Blanc, is a fragile grape variety that produces supple, easy-drinking wines.
Finally, Chardonnay, widely used today in Champagne, is a grape variety that produces great wines with great finesse, elegance, and aromatic persistence.
These grape varieties are grown on the Kimmeridgian limestone soils of Urville, which impart a typical minerality and great purity. Drappier practices sustainable and organic viticulture, limiting human intervention and thus preserving the characteristics of the terroir.
Vinification is carried out in stainless steel vats to favor the pure expression of the grape varieties and terroirs. The cuvée is then aged in bottles for 36 months on lees, allowing the aromas to gain depth. With an Extra Brut dosage of 4.2 g/l, Quattuor retains a pure and chiseled expression of the grape varieties that compose it.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The Quattuor cuvée has a pale gold color, bright and delicate, with silvery highlights.
Nose
The nose opens with aromas of fresh grapes andcitrus fruits, followed by notes of honeyed apple and fig jam, enhanced by a bouquet of white flowers.
Palate
On the palate, this cuvée offers a mineral and chiseled texture with lingering freshness. The finish is long and marked by a touch of saltiness, bringing beautiful complexity.
Serving suggestions
- Toast with fresh herb cheese
- Comté cheese gougères
- Fresh oysters
- Grilled sea bream with lemon
- Veal carpaccio with white truffles
- Spring vegetable tartlet
- Lemon meringue pie
- Fresh fruit salad
- Grapefruit sorbet
The price of a bottle of Quattuor Drappier
The price of a bottle of Quattuor Drappier is 83,95 £GB. This cuvée, made from rare grape varieties and meticulously vinified, embodies the very essence of Blanc de Blancs in Champagne. Its purity and elegance justify its position among the top-of-the-range champagnes.
Reviews of Quattuor Drappier
Champagne lovers praise the aromatic complexity and finesse of this cuvée, which is perfect for special occasions. To find out more, read the reviews of Quattuor Drappier.
Storing this champagne
To preserve all the qualities of the Quattuor Drappier cuvée, it is recommended to store it between 42°F and 54°F, away from light. This champagne can be enjoyed now or kept in a cellar for greater complexity over time.
