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92
/ 100
Campbell Mattinson -
91
/ 100
Josh Raynolds -
91
/ 100
Wine Spectator -
91
/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
Sparkling
Classification
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
Variety
NV
Vintage
2 Bottle Pack
Bottle Size
France
Country
Champagne,
Region
12.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Awards
Top 15 - Drinks International - The Worlds Most Admired Champagne Brands 2023 NumberScores
92 / 100"The burgeoning trend towards no-dosage champagne is a great one. It makes for champagnes that are fresher, tighter, racier and – often – more fun, like drinking an exciting youngster as opposed to sidling up to an old faithful. Dry and yet full of flavour, this drinks beautifully now and will keep the heart racing for a few years yet."
- Campbell Mattinson
91 / 100
"(no dosage; LZ50303DG10/13): Light yellow. Vibrant quince, orange zest and green apple aromas are complemented by smoky minerals and honeysuckle. Stony, sharply focused citrus and orchard fruit flavors show very good energy, turning juicier and deeper with air and picking up a melony quality and a hint of anise. Finishes on intense notes of dusty minerals and ginger, with very good clarity and persistence."
- Josh Raynolds
91 / 100
"Black currant and cherry fruit is ripe and aromatic on the nose and palate of this fresh and harmonious Champagne. The airy mousse carries flavors of pastry dough, toasted almond, chalky mineral and ground anise. Drink now through 2018."
- Wine Spectator
91 / 100
"This dry Champagne forms a good contrast with the Brut Nature Rosé from the same producer. There is more weight to this wine, more richness and, in the case of this bottling, more bottle age. With its flavors of white fruit and toast, this wine is very ready to drink, with a rich aftertaste."
- Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Introducing the Drappier Brut Nature Immersion, an exquisite two-bottle set that offers a captivating experience, showcasing both the regular Brut Nature Champagne and a bottle that has undergone a unique aging process in the sea.
Intriguingly, the House of Drappier embarked on a remarkable experiment on October 4, 2020, immersing 3495 bottles of Champagne in the pristine waters of the Bay of Lannion, situated in the Cotes d'Armor off Brittany, France. Placed at a depth of 31 meters, the bottles enjoyed an environment with ideal conditions for aging: a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, darkness, and an optimal level of pressure that minimized the loss of fizz during the aging process. These natural underwater elements near Brest in Brittany served as the perfect substitute for conventional storage, and remarkably, no energy consumption was required for this ingenious aging project, a testament to Drappier's forward-thinking approach in Champagne production.
Fast forward to the summer of 2022, and 1368 of these carefully immersed bottles were delicately brought back to the surface, one of which is included in this very set.
As you savor the Drappier Immersion Set, elegantly presented in a gift box, you will delight in the opportunity to indulge in a comparative tasting. Both bottles are of the same champagne, but one has matured gracefully in the depths of the sea, while the other resided in the renowned Drappier cellars in Urville. This extraordinary journey provides a unique chance to explore the nuances of aging in two distinct environments, offering wine enthusiasts an unforgettable and enlightening sensory experience.
With the Drappier Brut Nature Immersion Set, you can raise a toast to innovation and craftsmanship, celebrating the seamless fusion of tradition and forward-looking vision in the world of Champagne.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity