2018 Agrapart Venus Brut Nature
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Disgorged in August 2024 without dosage, the 2018 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vénus, as always, derives from La Fosse aux Pourceaux, a 0.6-hectare plot of land in Avize planted in 1959, which is farmed solely by man and horse, without the use of heavy mechanical equipment. With texture defined by the maturation in old 600-liter oak barrels, Vénus is more discreet than the broad shouldered Avizoise but more demonstrative than the crystalline Minéral, despite the short distance between La Fosse aux Pourceaux and Le Champ Bouton that defines Minéral. Unfurling from the glass with aromas of honeysuckle, pear, fresh hazelnut and iodine, it is a harmonious wine with an intensely chalky profile, laden with bright acids. More elegant than its 2017 rendition, Agrapart’s desire to capture freshness and precision is very well realized in this edition.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Vénus Grand Cru, from a tiny parcel in Avize, is an incredibly intriguing Champagne. The aromatics alone are mesmerizing. Wildflowers, mint, tangerine peel, sage and mint all dance across the palate. Tangerine peel, jasmine, white truffle and spice lend an exotic dimension of complexity. No dosage. Disgorged: May 2024.
About the producer
Undoubtedly one of the top growers in the Côte des Blancs, Agrapart has a unique traditional approach to producing Champagne, with the result being a loyal and fanatical following who adore this lean and precise style of wine.