Vintage Character Champagne Drappier Clarevallis is an organic Champagne from Drappier's certified organic vineyards in Urville, in the Côte des Bar region of southern Champagne. Named Clarevallis after Clairvaux Abbey, it honors the Cistercian monks whose viticultural heritage shaped the region's winemaking history. As a non-vintage Champagne, it draws on multiple harvests to maintain a consistent house style that balances freshness, purity, and aromatic lift, with a Pinot Noir-led blend supported by Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and the rare Pinot Blanc (Blanc Vrai).
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Brut in style, Clarevallis shows lively red berry fruit, citrus zest, white peach, and a gentle breadiness, layered with hazelnut and a distinctive chalky minerality that reflects the limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils of the Côte des Bar. The palate is energetic and precise, with fine mousse, bright acidity, and a clean, dry finish that makes it equally versatile as an aperitif or with food. Pair it with oysters, goat cheese tart, or light seafood dishes.
Winery Background Made by Michel Drappier, the house is known for its low-sulfur, purity-focused winemaking and deep commitment to organic and environmentally conscious production. Drappier has been family-owned since 1808 and remains one of Champagne's most forward-thinking houses, championing lesser-known grape varieties and low-intervention cellar practices. Clarevallis stands as a pure, terroir-driven expression of organic Champagne that showcases the elegance and mineral precision of the Côte des Bar.