The Agrapart wine estate, established in Avize since the late 19th century, is one of the iconic wine estates of the Côte des Blancs. Now run by Pascal and Fabien Agrapart, it embodies an artisanal style that is sincere and deeply attached to the expression of the terroir. The vines, almost exclusively located in Grands Crus, are cultivated with meticulous care and each plot is vinified separately to reveal its uniqueness. In the cellar, fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts. The wines are neither fined nor filtered and the dosage is relatively low.
Among the wine estate's iconic cuvées, Minéral is vinified from grapes grown on chalky soils. The quintessence of the Agrapart style, this cuvée is precise, sapid, and salty, perfectly reflecting its terroir.
The 2019 vintage has a very pale golden color, enlivened by very fine bubbles. The nose opens with a bouquet of remarkable purity, blending ripe lemon, green apple, and fresh pear with a very pronounced chalky minerality. With aeration, the bouquet reveals notes of white flowers, wet stone, and fresh almonds. On the palate, the champagne has a straightforward and lively attack. The body develops a slender texture where citrus and chalk flavors intermingle. The palate is taut and pure, supported by a deep minerality that is characteristic of the chalky soils of the two grands crus. The tasting ends with a fresh finish with zesty notes that linger for a long time.
Agrapart Minéral 2019 stands out as a straightforward, vibrant champagne with great mineral intensity: a masterful expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay that is precise, pure, and luminous.
