Agrapart & Fils Extra Brut Complantee NV (750ML)

93 WI

Based on the 2019 and 2020 vintages, with 20% reserve wine aged in barrel, the Agrapart Complantée Extra Brut Grand Cru is a six cépage blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbonne, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc 100% fermented in demi-muid oak barrels. Aged 24-36 months on lies, disgorged 60 days before release with a five gram per liter dosage. Spectacularly fresh and vibrant from the start with ripe citrus, crisp yellow apple, pomegranate seeds, bread dough and chalk aromas spilling into a medium-bodied, energetic palate with a silky textured mousse, abundant fruit and vibrant, stimulating acidity. Composed and refreshing throughout, it finished with great length. - SM, Wine Independent

Terroir more important than cépage. Planted two different parcels in 2002 and 2003 with six different grapes including Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc. (He has planted another parcel in 2014.) Picked and pressed at the same time. Reserve wine in oak for six months and for this wine the grapes were fermented in old barriques. 40% 2015 and 60% 2016 base wine. Dosage 5g/l. Pascal Agrapart started quite a fashion with these minor grapes. He thinks it deserves longer in the cellar.