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 Vénus Grand Cru is another striking wine in this range. Seamless and layered in the glass, the Vénus has so much to offer. All the elements are so well balanced, so totally put together. White pepper, chalk, mint and crushed rocks are all finely delineated. This tiny parcel in Avize, planted in 1959, consistently turns out pedigreed Champagnes. Magnificent. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: June 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year.” [97/100 Points, Antonio Galloni, November 2025 – www.vinous.com]
