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.
The 2019 Avizoise cuvée comes from old vines in Avize planted on deep clay-limestone soils. In the glass, it has a bright pale gold color with slightly green highlights. The nose opens with a magnificent bouquet that combines aromas of white-fleshed fruits, flowers, and chalky minerality. With aeration, notes of marzipan and golden brioche appear. On the palate, the wine is fresh and has a beautiful verticality thanks to its superb acidity. The flavors combine white fruits, ripe citrus, hints of pastry, and a marked salinity that stretches the wine and gives it remarkable precision. The finish is long, deep, and persistent, revealing notes of wet chalk.
The 2019 Avizoise cuvée is a powerful, mature and luminous interpretation of Grand Cru Chardonnay, combining intensity and purity with exemplary mastery.
