Drappier Brut Nature Zero Dosage

For one of Champagnes most forward-thinking producers, Drappier has no shortage of historic roots. An eighth-generation family business, the house was founded in 1808, and occupies magnificent twelfth-century cellars built by Cistercian monks.

Having spearheaded the revival of pinot noir in the region, in the 1930s, Drappier continues to innovate. Using extremely low levels of sulphur, and there is even a no-added-sulphur cuvee. Maturing the liqueur  for over fifteen years in oak and demi-johns.

Drappier is the only house to ferment every format in the bottle sold. From half-bottles up to the gigantic 30-litre Melchisedech. Over half of Drappier's production comes from the family's own vineyards near their base in Urville. Viticulture is close to organic, with horse-drawn ploughing, cover crops and natural fertiliser used.

Using only the juice from the first pressing for this champagne. After a natural settling, the alcoholic fermentation took place over two weeks at a low temperature, followed by complete, natural malolactic fermentation. Bottling the wine without filtration, and spent at least thirty months on lees before disgorgement. Using minimal sulphur during the production, and there is zero dosage.

• The Drappier Brut Nature Zero Dosage is a blanc de noirs of compelling purity
• This non vintage brut is elegant and bone dry
• Delicate mineral and lemon notes filled out by richer flavours of pear and white peach