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Champagne Drappier Grande Sendree 2012

Name: Champagne Drappier Grande Sendree 2012
SKU: xBK180155-12
Price: 452.18 GBP
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Buy Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 – Premium Vintage Champagne

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir (55%), Chardonnay (45%)
Country of origin: France
Region: Champagne
ABV: 12%
Case size: 3 x 75cl bottles
Suitable for cellaring: Yes
Very low sulphites
Bottle-aged for 9 years

Discover Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 – A Prestige Cuvée Champagne

Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 is the flagship prestige cuvée from one of Champagne’s most historic houses. Crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir (55%) and Chardonnay (45%), this fine Champagne is meticulously vinified and bottle-aged for an impressive nine years. The result is an exceptional vintage Champagne with refined maturity, elegance, and extraordinary ageing potential.

Tasting Notes: Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012

Aromas and Nose

The bouquet is sophisticated and layered, offering mature aromas of dried fruits, toasted brioche, beeswax, and subtle hints of floral honey. Nuances of Napoleon cherry, vanilla, and delicate stone fruits underline the complexity and finesse.

Palate and Finish

On the palate, the Grande Sendrée 2012 is graceful yet powerful. Vibrant citrus fruits, juicy peach, and gentle floral notes blend seamlessly with underlying savoury tones. The wine’s texture is lively with fresh acidity and finely integrated mousse. A taut, mineral backbone and subtle spice character lead to an exceptionally long, elegant finish.

Despite its nine years of bottle ageing, this Champagne maintains a remarkable freshness and vitality. The balance of Pinot Noir richness and Chardonnay elegance ensures both immediate enjoyment and excellent capacity for further cellaring.

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Why Buy Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 Champagne?

Prestige vintage Champagne from a renowned producer
Low sulphites – ideal for purists and those sensitive to additives
Exceptional cellaring potential – drink now or lay down for a decade
Limited availability – exclusive 3-bottle cases
A perfect Champagne gift for collectors or special occasions

Awards and Accolades

95 Points – Decanter
Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge
94 Points – Wine Spectator

Perfect Pairings

Pair Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée 2012 with lobster, seared scallops, roast guinea fowl, or aged Comté cheese for an unforgettable dining experience.

Customer Reviews

“One of the finest vintage Champagnes I’ve tasted – elegant, layered and incredibly long on the finish. Worth every penny.”
— Robert L., Verified Buyer

“A beautiful balance of power and finesse. The aged complexity comes through perfectly without losing freshness. A must-have for collectors.”
— Julia S., Champagne Enthusiast

“I bought this for a milestone anniversary, and it exceeded all expectations. The toastiness and stone fruits are divine. I’ll be buying more to cellar.”
— Mark T., Repeat Customer

Additional Info

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Price	£376.82
Featured Product	No
Country	France
Vintage	2012
Bottles Per Case	3
Bottle Size (cl)	75
Winery	For one of Champagne’s most forward-thinking producers, Drappier has no shortage of historical roots. An eighth-generation family business, the house was founded in 1808 and occupies magnificent twelfth-century cellars built by Cistercian monks. Indeed, members of this monastic order travelled up from Burgundy to the Aube region nearly a millennium ago and planted the early ancestor of Pinot Noir. In the early twentieth century, however, Pinot Noir had fallen out of favour in the region. Drappier could sense its potential and was the first to replant it in the 1930s, earning ridicule from neighbours until the quality advantages became clear. Other innovations have followed: rosé in a clear bottle was introduced in 1968; extremely low levels of sulphur are used, and there is even a no-added-sulphur cuvée made; the liqueur d’expédition is matured for over fifteen years in oak and demi-johns, and Drappier is the only house to ferment every format, from half bottles to the gigantic 30-litre Melchisédech in the bottle it sells.