Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | P.Agrapart |
Label Name: | Brut Blc de Blc Gc Exp14 NV |
Country: | France |
Region: | Côte des Blancs, Avize (Grand Cru) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 9-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Rare, collectible cuvée (Expérience). Widely praised for purity and finesse; individual EXP releases receive strong critical acclaim and high scores from critics and specialist reviewers; highly allocated and sought after
Tasting Note
Chalky lemon and green apple with white flowers, pastry and fresh pear. Delicate, fine mousse, saline minerality and a silky, precise texture with a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, crab, truffle risotto, roasted poultry, creamy cheeses (Brillat‑Savarin, triple cream). Asian: sashimi, sushi, tempura, scallops with yuzu, dim sum, delicate soy‑glazed fish.
Production Method
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. Indigenous yeast fermentations; second (bottle) fermentation triggered with fresh grape must (no added yeast/sugar); aged in demi‑muids and on lees; bottled Brut Nature (no dosage).
Vineyard Info
Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart) — family estate in Avize, Côte des Blancs. Small holdings, low‑intervention/biodynamic practices and focus on terroir‑driven Grand Cru Chardonnays.