Brut Nature with no sulfur

Here Drappier has done without two things at once: dosage and sulphur. The champagne is made entirely from Pinot Noir of the first pressing, leaving only the natural residual sugar of under 2 g. Despite the lack of liqueur d'expédition, it comes across as surprisingly round. Without sulphur, the wine shows unprotected exactly what it is made of.

The nose is fresh and recalls pear, lemon and hazelnut. On the palate it is lively, straightforward and dry, yet mineral, fruity and vinous. This is a champagne for purists. Drappier recommends serving it very cold, at around 7°C, in a medium-sized white wine glass. It works as an aperitif and goes well with seafood or sushi.