Pascal Agrapart
Champagne
Avize grower celebrated for Chardonnay-driven Blanc de Blancs, marrying mineral precision, tension, and the true voice of Côte des Blancs terroirs.
Avize, Côte des Blancs - Grand Cru Chardonnay master
Pascal Agrapart is one of the most respected growers in the Côte des Blancs. Based in Avize, a Grand Cru, he farms approximately eleven hectares across Avize, Oger, Oiry and Cramant. His biodynamic approach and parcel-specific vinification produce Blanc de Blancs of remarkable mineral precision and tension.
Terroirs
Avize forms the heart of the domaine. Deep chalk soils characteristic of the Côte des Blancs give the Chardonnays their tension and verticality. Each cuvée expresses a specific site: Vénus (Avize), L'Avizoise (old vines Avize), Complantée (multi-variety parcel).
Viticulture
Biodynamic approach. Ploughing, composting, biodynamic preparations. Controlled yields. Manual harvest with strict selection.
Vinification
Fermentation in oak barrels (mainly Burgundy pièces) and enamel-lined tanks. Indigenous yeasts. No malolactic fermentation.
Élevage
Extended lees ageing, three to seven years depending on cuvée. Very low dosage (extra-brut to brut nature).
Style and ageing potential
Champagnes of crystalline purity combining mineral tension, complexity and depth. Single-vineyard cuvées (Vénus, Avizoise) rank among the finest Blanc de Blancs in Champagne. Ageing potential of ten to thirty years.
FAQ
What is the Complantée cuvée?
A parcel planted with seven historic Champagne varieties, blended together.
Is it biodynamic?
Yes, since the 2000s.