2019 Pascal Agrapart Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs

A masterpiece of Champagne craftsmanship — and one of the most celebrated and distinctive Blanc de Blancs expressions available in Australia. The 2019 Pascal Agrapart Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs represents the pinnacle of grower Champagne excellence from one of the Côte des Blancs' most revered producers — pure Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize, expressing the extraordinary chalky mineral character of one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Chardonnay villages.

Minéral — named for the extraordinary chalky mineral character that defines this wine above all else. From Pascal Agrapart — one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and revered grower-producers, farming Grand Cru vineyards in Avize with extraordinary care and precision. As a Blanc de Blancs, this is 100% Chardonnay — the purest possible expression of Avize's Grand Cru terroir. 96 points Vins de France, 95 points Decanter — outstanding value at $440 (on sale from $495).

96 Points – Vins de France | 95 Points – Decanter Magazine

Avize, Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

$440 a bottle (on sale from $495)
Minéral • Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs • Pascal Agrapart • Avize

"Minéral — named for the extraordinary chalky mineral character of Avize's Grand Cru soils. Pascal Agrapart's pure Chardonnay expression of one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Chardonnay villages."

About Avize Grand Cru

Avize is one of the most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs — Champagne's heartland of great Chardonnay, where the region's extraordinary chalky soils produce Blanc de Blancs of world-class mineral precision, citrus freshness and extraordinary aging potential. Avize's Grand Cru vineyards are among the most sought-after in all of Champagne — producing Chardonnay of extraordinary concentration, mineral tension and the signature chalky character that defines the greatest Blanc de Blancs expressions. Pascal Agrapart's Minéral is named for this extraordinary mineral character — a wine that speaks directly of its terroir.

About Pascal Agrapart

Pascal Agrapart is one of the Côte des Blancs' most celebrated and revered grower-producers — the Agrapart family has been farming Grand Cru vineyards in Avize for generations, producing Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through minimal intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management. Pascal Agrapart's philosophy of allowing the pure expression of Avize's Grand Cru terroir to shine through has established the domaine as one of Champagne's most exciting and celebrated producers of Blanc de Blancs.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant golden with persistent, fine bubbles creating an elegant mousse — luminous, precise and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and hauntingly mineral with:

• white flowers and citrus zest — the hallmark of great Avize Chardonnay
• brioche and toasted almonds — from extended lees aging
• extraordinary chalky mineral undertones — the signature of Avize's Grand Cru soils
• lemon curd and subtle green apple

Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs of world-class aromatic purity — the citrus freshness and chalky mineral precision of Avize's Grand Cru Chardonnay beautifully integrated with the brioche richness of extended lees aging.

Palate:
Crisp and vibrant with remarkable depth.
Expect layers of:

• green apple, lemon curd and citrus zest
• chalky minerality — the defining character of Minéral
• brioche and toasted almonds
• sea salt and white pepper
• exceptional tension delivering extraordinary precision, balance and length

The wine delivers Chardonnay purity with Grand Cru mineral precision, combining Pascal Agrapart's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking with Avize's extraordinary Grand Cru terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Agrapart Champagne.

Finish:
Long and clean with lingering sea salt, white pepper, lemon curd and the extraordinary chalky minerality that defines great Avize Blanc de Blancs.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Vins de France

95pts – Decanter Magazine

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2019
• Variety: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Village: Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
• Producer: Pascal Agrapart
• Style: Vintage Blanc de Blancs, extended lees aging, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2040+ (will develop extraordinary mineral complexity with age)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters — the classic pairing for great Blanc de Blancs
• Grilled lobster with lemon butter
• Sashimi and fine seafood
• Aged Comté or Gruyère
• White truffle dishes
• As a contemplative wine on its own

Why We Love It

This is a masterpiece of Champagne craftsmanship — Pascal Agrapart's Minéral, the pure expression of Avize's extraordinary Grand Cru chalky mineral terroir in Blanc de Blancs form. 96 points Vins de France, 95 points Decanter.
At $440 (on sale from $495), it delivers dual international critical acclaim and one of the most celebrated and distinctive Blanc de Blancs expressions available in Australia.

An essential acquisition for lovers of great Blanc de Blancs and the finest grower Champagne.