Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"Carte d’Or expresses the identity of our house directed by the same family since 1808. In Urville, the heart of the Côte des Bar, we cultivate all that is natural and authentic in keeping with a great wine of Champagne.
With a very high proportion of Pinot Noir one is savouring what is nearly a Blanc de Noirs. A Champagne of great aromatic richness. The taste begins with stone fruits such as white vineyard peaches. A spicy note emerges in a powerful and complex mouthfeel. A vinous Champagne of grand complexity, with a characteristic touch of quince jelly."
Varietal Composition: 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Reserve Wine: 40%
Aging: 5% of the wine is matured in oak casks for 12 months
Dosage: 6.5 g/L
Sulfur: 30-45 mg
91 Points - Wine Advocate
"As always, the NV Brut Carte d'Or is a classic, well-executed and perfumed Champagne. It evokes aromas of white peach, ripe orchard fruits, pastry and spices. Medium-bodied, round and enrobing, it's delicately vinous and framed by an elegant mousse, with a lovely, mouthwatering, ripe orchard fruits-inflected finish. This blend of 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier was disgorged with 6.5 grams per liter dosage." -YC, 10/24/24
90 Points - Wine Spectator
"There's a snappy feel to this appealing, aperitif-style Champagne, with a creamy mousse, plus notes of black cherry, poached pear, toasted almond and candied ginger. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now. 6,000 cases imported." -AN, 12/15/24
89 Points - Vinous
"The NV Brut Carte d'Or is Drappier's Pinot-dominant (80%) calling card, the rest is 15% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier with 40% reserve wines. The Pinot-dominance is immediately apparent with the scent of ripe, crunchy red apple flesh. The palate has sprightly, small bubbles and a slender yet structured frame with lovely resonance, restrained dosage and bright freshness. Such a reliable wine. Dosage is 5.5gr/L. Disgorged: March, 2023." -AK, Oct/2023
89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"The standard nonvintage cuvée from this producer is satisfyingly mature. While it has a crisp side, the blend of mainly Pinot Noir is fruity, with bright apple flavors and a touch of toastiness. It is ready to drink." -RV, 12/1/19
