Agrapart
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Experience 20
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
- Brut Nature Style: Undosed, dry and linear with an alcohol content of 12%
- Grapes and format: 100% Chardonnay, 0.75 litre bottle
- Grand Cru Origin: From Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry on the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs
- Sensory profile: Notes of fruit and pastry, fine perlage and straw yellow colour
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 6–8 °C, ideal with starters, lean fish, sushi and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Agrapart Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne is a refined Traditional Method sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with delicate golden highlights, enhanced by a fine and elegant perlage. The bouquet combines fresh fruity aromas with enveloping pastry notes, leading to a dry and structured palate.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Grand Cru villages of Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry, located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. The vineyards, managed with a strict organic and sustainable approach, have an average age of around thirty-five years, with some historic vines over sixty years old. The chalky soil, characteristic of this area, imparts a pronounced minerality to the wine and defines the authentic identity of this producer.
How it is produced
The winemaking process follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, enhancing the intrinsic qualities of Chardonnay through a slow secondary fermentation. The decision to offer the wine in a Pas Dosé style ensures a pure and linear expression, with no sugar added at disgorgement. This precise artisanal technique gives the palate a persistent freshness, preserving the pronounced natural character that distinguishes Agrapart's cuvée.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Avize in 1894, the Agrapart winery cultivates its own historic vineyards using organic and sustainable methods. This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, enhanced by the renowned chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs. Marked by the original acronym OVNI (“Naturally Identified Vinous Object”), the wine harmonises sixty-two different plots in a pure and distinctive expression. Winner of numerous international awards, this Champagne embodies unparalleled craftsmanship and an elegance capable of enchanting every connoisseur.
Awards
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96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 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 | Pascal Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Experience 20 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Agrapart |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Avize in 1894, the Agrapart winery cultivates its own historic vineyards using organic and sustainable methods. This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, enhanced by the renowned chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs. Marked by the original acronym OVNI ("Naturally Identified Vinous Object"), the wine harmonises sixty-two different plots in a pure and distinctive expression. Winner of numerous international awards, this Champagne embodies unparalleled craftsmanship and an elegance capable of enchanting every connoisseur. |
| Origin | Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry (Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Chalky soil typical of the Côte des Blancs |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method with zero dosage (Pas Dosé/Brut Nature). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |