Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Maxime raveneau billy wine — a month ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Disgorged 2022. Tons of bruised green apple. Little brioche. Ends a little shorter than expected for the price point. — 4 months ago

Mike Obley

9.6

Christmas Eve. With pork in a fennel cream sauce. Magnificent wine drinking at peak. — 4 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

N: awesome. Complex. Dense. Meursault.

P: buttery in a good way. salty. Elegantly rich. Great acidity. Silky.

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Mercer 43 — 2 months ago

romo

9.1

2021 disgorgement. Best last sip with no bubbles. — 4 months ago

Peter Prizio

9.0

Great. Had at Pasture in Cardiff Wales — 4 months ago

Adam Baker

9.4

La Voile. Drank by the glass. Really good CNdP. Lots of flavors, deep red berries, herbs on the midpalate. With or without food. Long finish. Some tannins, but smooth. — 5 months ago

with Elissa

Jol

9.0

Toujours valable même jeune — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Champagne Drappier – Carte d’Or Brut (Kosher Mevushal), Champagne, Urville – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A kosher mevushal Champagne from one of the most Pinot Noir–driven houses in the Aube. Drappier’s Carte d’Or leans into fruit clarity and approachability, offering a bright, juicy profile that remains true to the house’s DNA while fitting kosher requirements.

Aromas & Flavors
Immediate notes of Honeycrisp apple, ripe pear, yellow plum, and a gentle touch of honey. Fresh orchard fruit dominates, with very subtle brioche and minimal autolytic weight.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with a lively, soft mousse. Juicy entry, clean mid-palate, and a straightforward, refreshing finish. Acidity is present but rounded, keeping the wine easy and accessible.

Personal Pick Highlight 🍷
This is a kosher Champagne I’d reach for when freshness and drinkability matter more than complexity. Ideal for celebrations, Shabbat dinners, or casual gatherings where you want Champagne energy without heaviness.

Food Pairings
Excellent with smoked salmon, gravlax, sushi, fried appetizers, soft cheeses, or simply on its own as an aperitif.

Verdict
Bright, juicy, and uncomplicated. While it doesn’t aim for depth or long lees-driven complexity, it succeeds as a reliable, crowd-pleasing kosher Champagne with genuine Drappier character.

Did You Know?
Drappier is renowned for its high Pinot Noir content and low-intervention philosophy. Even in its mevushal bottlings, the house prioritizes fruit purity and balance over overt winemaking signatures. — 4 months ago

Angie Forbes

9.0

Hamptons liquor-need to check price but thought it was $12 — 7 months ago