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Agrapart & Fils - Rosé Brut Premier Cru

Agrapart & Fils - Rosé Brut Premier Cru

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The Brut Rosé Premier Cru is a blend of four Grands Crus, with 7% Pinot Noir from Cumières, vinified as a red wine. This multi-vintage cuvée is composed half of the 2005 vintage (25% aged in oak barrels) and half of the 2006 vintage. Ready to drink now!

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Estate

Champagne Agrapart et Fils

Vintage

1er Cru Brut rosé

Designation

Champagne 1er Cru

Region

Champagne

Grape varieties

93% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

The terroir of 4 Grand Crus, Pinot Noir from Cumières

Viticulture

Vineyard management: tilling, natural fertilizers

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked and selectively harvested at peak ripeness

Winemaking

complete malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged on the lees for 3 years and stirred by hand; 25% aged in oak barrels

Alcohol content

12%

Eye

pretty, shiny dress

Nose

aromas of red berries and wild berries

Palate

elegant, with fruity notes and a lingering finish

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

and serve!

Drink from

2011

Drink before

2014

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Pascal Agrapart is the talented winemaker behind this family estate, one of the most highly regarded in all of Champagne. The historic four-hectare vineyard, inherited from his great-grandfather, was thoroughly restored to working order by his father, Pierre, in the 1960s. Today, alongside his son Ambroise, Pascal cultivates 12 hectares (comprising over 70 plots)—primarily classified as Grand Cru—in Avize, Oger, Oiry, and Cramant, with meticulous care and as naturally as possible. Agrapart champagnes unfold with subtlety along this Côte des Blancs, beloved by those who appreciate lightness and elegance, revealing an extraordinary integrity and precision on the palate. The range includes three vintage cuvées each year, expressions of three distinct terroirs: a mineral-driven cuvée from the limestone soils of Avize and Cramant, an Avize-style cuvée from clay-rich soils, and a micro-cuvée crafted from the limestone and clay of Avize. Without exception, all these champagnes are of the highest quality, with an undeniable personality and an aromatic freshness of menthol and sweet spices that counteracts any sensation of acidity. Thanks to this balance, the palate achieves remarkable density in both texture and finish, with a striking presence of noble bitterness. The bubbles are always well-structured, never excessive, and delicately support the aging process even in the youngest cuvées (the wines are partly aged in 300- and 600-liter barrels and in large, shallow stainless steel tanks). While the Terroirs cuvée is remarkable for an entry-level wine, it is the Minéral that most captures our attention for its excellent value and its perfect embodiment of the Agrapart style. As for the Avizoise, Vénus, and Complantée cuvées, they are currently unmatched in their style and character on the Côte des Blancs. This is undoubtedly the next 5-star winemaker in Champagne.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

3-star rated estate (High-quality production)

About the estate:

In a very short time, Pascal Agrapart and his family estate—founded in 1894—have risen to the pinnacle of Champagne production in terms of quality, unique character, meticulous viticulture, and recognition. The 12 hectares are spread across some sixty plots in the dreamy villages of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Oger, and Cramant. Here, practices are organic, even biodynamic, though uncertified, both in the vineyard and in the cellar (native yeasts, no enzymes, etc.). The vineyard is fully tilled, and the wines all express their terroir of origin with precision. Pascal Agrapart, one of Champagne’s greatest winemakers.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2020 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the estate:

The Agrapart family, which has been in the region since the late 19th century, owns a superb portfolio of Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in Avize, Cramant, Oger, and Oiry, cultivated and vinified using traditional methods. Pascal Agrapart and his son Ambroise proudly proclaim their status as récoltants-manipulants. The range highlights single-vineyard cuvées (with malolactic fermentation completed). The champagnes fermented in old barrels rank among the region’s top wines, thanks to their pronounced expression of Champagne’s minerality. The finishes are clean (with little or no dosage), featuring savory, persistent flavors with subtle oxidative and saline notes. Thanks to cellar aging, the finesse of the bubbles is remarkable. This estate leads the way for the Côte des Blancs region, which too often takes the easy route.

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