‘Constantly their most exciting wine’ – Richard Juhlin
The 2012 Grand Sendrée is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. It showcases persistence and complexity from start to finish and captures the concentration, chalky minerality, poise and elegance of the magical 2012 vintage.
Situated in the south of Champagne in the (now) rockstar region known as the Côte des Bar, Pinot Noir is Drappier’s calling card. Grande Sendrée, meaning 'big cinder', is a single vineyard on classic Kimmeridgian clay that grew from the ashes of a fire that ravaged Urville in 1836. The beautiful bottle is a reproduction of an 18th century Louis XV style flagon found in their Urville cellars, and all bottles are hand riddled.
Tasting with seventh-generation Michel Drappier was a highlight of our recent trip to Champagne, as was meeting sixth-generation André Drappier (now 97 years old) and ninth-generation André (now 3 years old). For an introduction to this amazing house, look no further than the Carte d’Or – one of our best-selling Champagnes – or view all their wines here.
