Agrapart & Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Grand Cru Venus 2016 750ml

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Agrapart & Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Grand Cru Venus 2016 750ml

Name: Agrapart & Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Grand Cru Venus 2016 750ml
Brand: Agrapart & Fils
SKU: 911295
Price: 459.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95.7 (3 reviews)

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SKU 911295

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$459.95/bottle

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WA 98pts

JS 95pts

VM 94pts

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From old vines in lieu-dit La Fosse that are planted at somewhat lower density (1.2 meters apart) but where there are consequently very few missing vines or replants, Agrapart’s striking 2016 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vénus unwinds in the glass with scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, toasted almonds, warm biscuits, orange zest and iodine. Full-bodied, concentrated and tightly wound, with terrific depth at the core, racy acids and a long, intensely saline finish, it’s another brilliant wine from this benchmark grower-bottler.

Country: France
Region: Champagne

Size: 750ml

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Agrapart & Fils

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Varietal

Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.

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WA 98pts

Wine Advocate

From old vines in lieu-dit La Fosse that are planted at somewhat lower density (1.2 meters apart) but where there are consequently very few missing vines or replants, Agrapart's striking 2016 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vénus unwinds in the glass with scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, toasted almonds, warm biscuits, orange zest and iodine. Full-bodied, concentrated and tightly wound, with terrific depth at the core, racy acids and a long, intensely saline finish, it's another brilliant wine from this benchmark grower-bottler.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

Plenty of tension and minerality here, with white grapefruit, salted almonds, lightly bitter lemon pith, saltines and stones. Some oyster shells, too. Tight bubbles. Very precise, with lingering salinity. 100% chardonnay. 0g/L dosage. Disgorged May 2022. Drink or hold.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Vénus Grand Cru is beautifully lifted right out of the gate. Lemon confit, white flowers, marzipan and dried flowers all grace this soft, exquisite Champagne. The Vénus is all about understated precision. There's plenty of that to be found in the 2016. Moreover, the brut nature style works exceptionally well here. Vénus emerges from a tiny 0.3 hectare plot in Avize that has been worked by hand since it was planted in 1959. Disgorged: July, 2022.