NV Agrapart 'Blanc de Blancs' Grand Cru Champagne from Avize, France
In 2011 it looks as though it will be an early vintage in the Champagne region, in fact across most of Europe...about 3-4 weeks ahead of normal vintage time. Yields are also down on 2009 but quality is high.
On June 5th I visited Pascal Agrapart in the village of Avize, France and tried some seriously impressive champagnes. The vineyards are managed bio-dynamically and fruit is picked on ripeness - in the burgundian way. If you haven't had the chance to try Grower Producer champagnes – small production, small parcels of fruit and a hands-on approach - then it's time to begin. There’s just an extra ‘wow-factor’ from good Grower Producer Champagnes, wines that speak of their origin.. And at an attractive price-point.
Tried several champagnes matched with Comte cheese, local lentils and charcuterie. If you like a dry, crisp champagne, the stand-out for me was the NV Agrapart 'Terroirs' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru for it's freshness, its spiny and stoney characters and its sourdough notes.
Shipments into Australia have just arrived, and this champagne is ready to drink now or cellar for 3-5 years. The price per bottle is around $85.
To buy NV Agrapart 'terroirs' blanc de blancs Grand Cru online, click here.
In 2011 it looks as though it will be an early vintage in the Champagne region, in fact across most of Europe...about 3-4 weeks ahead of normal vintage time. Yields are also down on 2009 but quality is high.
On June 5th I visited Pascal Agrapart in the village of Avize, France and tried some seriously impressive champagnes. The vineyards are managed bio-dynamically and fruit is picked on ripeness - in the burgundian way. If you haven't had the chance to try Grower Producer champagnes – small production, small parcels of fruit and a hands-on approach - then it's time to begin. There’s just an extra ‘wow-factor’ from good Grower Producer Champagnes, wines that speak of their origin.. And at an attractive price-point.
Tried several champagnes matched with Comte cheese, local lentils and charcuterie. If you like a dry, crisp champagne, the stand-out for me was the NV Agrapart 'Terroirs' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru for it's freshness, its spiny and stoney characters and its sourdough notes.
Shipments into Australia have just arrived, and this champagne is ready to drink now or cellar for 3-5 years. The price per bottle is around $85.
To buy NV Agrapart 'terroirs' blanc de blancs Grand Cru online, click here.
is this wine available already in australia?
ReplyDelete