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Drappier
Urville
Winery in Urville, France
The Read
Cellar-led Champagne
Price
$30–50tasting
Why go
Reserve a Drappier cellar tour and tasting in Urville, or book a tasting without the tour. A separate gourmet picnic runs from April through October and adds local products and one bottle from the house selection for two guests. Carte d’Or, created in 1952, is the house’s yellow-label signature.
About Drappier
Drappier in Urville gives Champagne travelers three distinct ways to visit. A reserved cellar tour at 2:30 p.m. is followed by a tasting; the house also offers a tasting without the tour. From April through October, a separate gourmet picnic combines the cellar visit and tasting with local products and one bottle from the house selection for two guests.
Choose the right format
The cellar tour is the direct choice when you want to see where the wines age before tasting them. The picnic adds food and time on the estate; its bottle-for-two inclusion belongs to that seasonal package, not to every tasting. Reserve ahead with Drappier, and check the current availability of the format you want.
More than a yellow label
André and Micheline Drappier created Carte d’Or in 1952, and its yellow label remains a house marker. The estate’s cellar practice includes a slow, low-temperature second fermentation that Drappier links to a finer bead. The house lists opening hours on Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and public-holiday closures; confirm the visit time before traveling to Urville.
The takeA good fit for visitors curious about the Côte des Bar and Pinot Noir’s role in Champagne. Drappier offers a cellar tour followed by a tasting, as well as a tasting without the tour; both require a reservation. The house also lists a seasonal picnic option that includes the cellar visit, so it is worth choosing a format before planning the day in Urville.
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Planning details
- Location
- 14 Rue des Vignes, 10200 Urville
- Website
- champagne-drappier.com
- Phone
- +33 3 25 27 40 15
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Drappier family established its estate in Urville in 1808 around cellars built for Clairvaux Abbey in the twelfth century. Pinot Noir is central to its wines, alongside low-dosage cuvées and a small range made from older Champagne varieties. The medieval cellars and the family’s current farming and winemaking choices give the house a tangible link between its past and present.
Best For
A good fit for visitors curious about the Côte des Bar and Pinot Noir’s role in Champagne. Drappier offers a cellar tour followed by a tasting, as well as a tasting without the tour; both require a reservation. The house also lists a seasonal picnic option that includes the cellar visit, so it is worth choosing a format before planning the day in Urville.
Tasting Tips
Taste Carte d’Or to start with the house’s Pinot Noir-led style; Drappier says Pinot Noir makes up at least 80 percent of that blend. Compare it with Brut Nature if you want to explore a zero-dosage, 100 percent Pinot Noir expression. For a visit, reserve the cellar tour and tasting in advance—the house lists tours at 2:30 p.m.—or ask about a tasting without the tour. Confirm the current schedule directly with Drappier.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cool, dark chalk cellars with vaulted medieval architecture create an intimate, historic atmosphere ideal for contemplative tastings.
Tags
Vibe
ClassicRusticElegant
Best For
Wine EducationSpecial OccasionSolo Exploration
Experience
Cave TastingHistoric BuildingVineyard Tour
Sourcing
OrganicSustainable
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Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Arbanne, Petit Meslier
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- French, English
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Organic
- Production
- Small producer
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling, Still Red, Still White, Still Rose
- Wine Club
- Not available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 14 Rue des Vignes, 10200 Urville
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drappier Carte d’Or?
Carte d’Or is a Champagne cuvée led by Pinot Noir, which accounts for at least 80 percent of its blend.
