Description
Founded as a small business back in 1894, the house of Agrapart has developed into an almost cult-like boutique winery since Pascal Agrapart took over in 1984, and can be mentioned in the same breath as names such as Krug or Selosse. Despite its popularity among Champagne lovers, Agrapart does not focus on growth and still farms a modest 10 hectares of parcels in the Grand Cru sites of Avize. These are farmed according to biodynamic criteria, although not explicitly certified. The respect for nature goes so far that the work in the vineyard is not done by machine, but with the help of horses, thus preventing undesirable soil compaction.
Tasting Notes
“The 2019 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Minéral Grand Cru is fabulous. All it needs is time to unwind. Readers should be in no rush. Bright and packed with energy, the 2019 is so classy right out of the gate. Vibrant and intensely mineral, the 2019 is very closed in on itself. That won’t be a problem in a few years’ time, but for now, the Minéral is a wine for the cellar. Extended saline-inflected notes punctuate the sculpted finish, adding to the wine’s alluring personality. Minéral, a blend of old-vine sites in Avize and Cramant, is slow to emerge, but it’s a Champagne that rewards cellaring. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year.” [96/100 Points, Antonio Galloni, November 2025 – www.vinous.com]
