Agrapart
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Mineral 2019
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Ageing in oak barrels |
- Vintage and format: Champagne AOC 2019, 0.75 l, 12.5% vol, Extra Brut style
- Grapes and style: Blanc de Blancs from 100% Chardonnay, dry and linear profile, dosage 3 g/l
- Grand Cru origin: Côte des Blancs, Avize and Grand Cru villages; chalky soil, pronounced minerality
- Method and ageing: traditional method, indigenous yeasts, maturation in oak barrels
- Tasting: notes of fruit and bread crust, fine perlage. Ideal with sushi and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Mineral by Agrapart is a rigorous expression that maximises the qualities of Chardonnay. Crafted using the Traditional Method, this wine features a minimal dosage, defining its dry, taut and vertical profile. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights, crossed by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, clear fruity aromas emerge, followed by fragrant notes of bread crust. The palate is fresh, slender and boasts remarkable persistence on the finish, making it ideal for precisely pairing with sushi, shellfish and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this Blanc de Blancs come from the prestigious Côte des Blancs, specifically from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry. In this prime area, the old vines cultivated by Agrapart under organic and sustainable practices sink their roots into deep chalky soils. Thanks to this geological foundation, the Champagne acquires a vibrant and pronounced minerality, ensuring concentrated harvests that translate into a clear territorial identity, always aimed at the fullest varietal expression.
How it is produced
The work in the cellar reflects the rigorous artisan approach of a meticulous independent winemaker. Fermentation starts spontaneously, relying exclusively on indigenous yeasts, an essential choice to respect the natural inclination of the land. The wine then matures in oak barrels, a technique that broadens the aromatic spectrum while preserving the freshness of the fruit. The prise de mousse shapes the structure of this sparkling wine, whose balance is best revealed at a serving temperature between 6 and 8°C.
History and Curiosities
In the heart of Avize, the Agrapart family has been cultivating vineyards since 1894, creating this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. The 2019 vintage expresses the chalky soil of the Côte des Blancs, with Chardonnay grapes from old organic vines. Crafted artisanally with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak, this Champagne Extra Brut has a dosage of 3 g/l. The fruity bouquet with notes of bread crust reveals a vibrant minerality and an extremely fine perlage, ideal with sushi and cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1894
This geographical situation, in the heart of Champagne and in the villages classified as "Grand Cru" is exceptional. The chalky soil, specific to the Côte des Blancs, creates the ideal conditions for the Chardonnay vineyard and brings freshness and elegance to the wine. Composed of 62 plots (some are over 60 years old), the average age of the Agrapart vineyards is around 35 years. Read more
| Name | Agrapart & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Mineral 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Agrapart |
| Story | History and Curiosities In the heart of Avize, the Agrapart family has been cultivating vineyards since 1894, creating this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. The 2019 vintage expresses the chalky soil of the Côte des Blancs, with Chardonnay grapes from old organic vines. Crafted artisanally with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak, this Champagne Extra Brut has a dosage of 3 g/l. The fruity bouquet with notes of bread crust reveals a vibrant minerality and an extremely fine perlage, ideal with sushi and cheeses. |
| Origin | Avize (Côte des Blancs, Champagne), with vineyards in the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry |
| Soil composition | Chalky soil |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (metodo tradizionale) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method); fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing in oak barrels; Extra Brut dosage (3 g/l). |
| Aging | Ageing in oak barrels |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |