N/V Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, Agrapart & Fils (2016/2017 Base Vintages)

N/V Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, Agrapart & Fils (2016/2017 Base Vintages)

This is one of the best known Agrapart wines: a blanc de blancs of delicious precision and depth, 50% of which comes from Avize, with the rest drawn from Cramant, Oger and Oiry. It is a blend of the 2016 and 2017 vintages. 36 months ageing sur lattes before disgorgement and release gives this power, depth, and character. Pascal Agrapart is a bona fide member of the grower champagne hall of fame. Along with Anselme Selosse, he is the inspiration for many younger growers starting out. He has earned countless plaudits for his stunning Blanc de Blancs Champagnes from the Côte des Blancs. He farms 12 hectares of vines, over half of which are within the grand cru village of Avize. His wines have a vinous character, and a wonderful ability to age. Prices look set to rise for the Agrapart wines, and demand is far outstripping supply, so get them while you can.

Critic score
93/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Champagne, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2021 - 2032info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Sparkling
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12%

Tasting notes

The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Terroirs is vibrant and finely sculpted, with tons of citrus and mineral-infused nuances that open up effortlessly in the glass. Light on its feet, tense and wiry, the Terroirs is a great example of the Agrapart house style. A whole range of saline-infused notes bring out the chiseled electricity of Chardonnay from Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry, all Grand Cru villages. Dosage: 5 gr/L. Disgorged: May, 2019.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (December 2019)
92/100

Disgorged in April 2019 with four grams per liter dosage, Agrapart's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Terroirs is a blend of 40% 2015 and 60% 2014 and derives from old vines that are around 50 or 60 years old. Mingling notes of citrus oil and white flowers with hints of crushed chalk and rock salt, it's medium to full-bodied, racy and incisive, with a satiny attack that segues into a ripe and vinous but chalky, tight-knit core.

William Kelley, Wine Advocate (August 2019)
94/100

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