{"product_id":"drappier-champagne-carte-dor-brut","title":"Drappier Champagne Carte D'Or Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarte d’Or Brut by Drappier is a Champagne of great structure, produced according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result of a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, it enhances the qualities of black grapes vinified as white. In the glass, it displays a golden hue enriched with copper highlights. The bouquet is refined, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003earomas of wild berries\u003c\/strong\u003e and citrus hints. On the palate, it expresses volume, revealing \u003cstrong\u003enotes of dried and ripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e that fade into a fresh finish with subtle spicy nuances. The absence of filtration preserves the wine’s integrity and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée originates in the heart of Champagne, in the vineyards surrounding Urville. Here, the vine roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003elimestone soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for imparting a vibrant mineral character to the grapes. The natural vocation of these soils allows Pinot Noir to express elegance and complexity. The production reflects Drappier’s commitment to the environment, with a \u003cstrong\u003ezero-emission\u003c\/strong\u003e cycle and certified management for \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon neutrality\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the utmost respect for the local ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with gentle pressing to extract only the \u003cstrong\u003efirst-press musts\u003c\/strong\u003e. To prevent oxidation, pumping is replaced by gravity racking and natural decantation. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature for about two weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. A key stage is the ageing of part of the wines in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for one year, enriching the blend’s structure. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a long \u003cstrong\u003efive-year maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in bottle, achieving extraordinary expressive maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarte d’Or Brut embodies the heritage of the Drappier family, winemakers in Urville since 1808. This prestigious cuvée enhances the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e, created from black grapes vinified as white and using only first-press musts. A sustainable vision guides its zero-emission production, characterised by the \u003cstrong\u003eabsence of filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e and a minimal sulphite content. Five years of bottle ageing forge its complex elegance, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e96 points by Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a sip that expresses all the authenticity of Champagne’s chalky terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Drappier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44506144735403,"sku":"35269","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/drappier-champagne-carte-d-or-brut_35269_1.jpg?v=1773688101","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-fi\/products\/drappier-champagne-carte-dor-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}