Once, in the distant year 1152, the estate now known as the House of Drappier became a haven for Cistercian monks from Clairvaux Abbey, acquiring magnificent wine cellars. Seven centuries later, in 1808, a family-owned wine estate was founded around this excellently preserved medieval relic, where exceptional cuvées were created. Today, the estate is led by Michel Drappier.

Before assuming the role of head winemaker at the House of Drappier in 1979, Michel, following in the footsteps of his parents—pioneers of winemaking in the village of Aube—graduated successfully from the University of Winemaking in Beaune (Burgundy) and then gained experience at Piper-Heidsieck in Reims and Chandon in Napa.

With Michel’s arrival, the House of Drappier began to earn a reputation as a producer of the finest Champagne from the Pinot Noir variety. This grape, first cultivated here in 1930 by Georges Collot—Michel’s grandfather, known as "Papa Pinot"—now occupies 70% of Drappier’s vineyards and nearly three-quarters of the grape production in the surrounding area. Reviving traditions and respecting the uniqueness of nature, Drappier continues to cultivate long-forgotten indigenous grape varieties, producing Champagne Quattuor. In the late 1990s, Drappier became the first to release Zero Dosage Champagne to the market. Drappier’s vineyards cover a total area of 57 hectares, 15 of which are certified organic.