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 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs L’Avizoise Grand Cru is dialed up to the maximum. Ample and broad on the palate, the Avizoise is seriously impressive right out of the gate. So expressive today, the 2019 will only improve over time. Even in the early going, it soars with tremendous textural resonance and body. The natural gravitas of these sites (Champboutons and Bionnes) in Avize comes through loud and clear. The Avizoise is the most dense and potent of these Champagnes from Agrapart. It is bottled with no dosage but does have 3 grams of natural residual sugar. Disgorged: June 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year.” [97/100 Points, Antonio Galloni, November 2025 – www.vinous.com]
