The Champagne Pascal Agrapart Grand Cru Vénus Blanc de Blancs 2019 (Disgorged June 2025) is an extraordinary single-vineyard Champagne from one of the Côte des Blancs’ most revered grower producers. Produced from biodynamically farmed old-vine Chardonnay in the La Fosse vineyard in Avize — ploughed entirely by horse — the wine represents the most profound and site-specific expression in the Agrapart range. Fermented in older oak and aged extensively on lees with very low dosage, it captures both the intensity and precision of this exceptional Grand Cru terroir. The nose reveals preserved lemon, ripe pear and white peach layered alongside toasted almond, brioche, chamomile and intense chalky minerality, giving the wine immense complexity and depth.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with exceptionally fine mousse, vibrant natural acidity and a deeply concentrated mineral core. Layers of citrus oil, orchard fruit and savoury lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness, subtle smoky reduction and extraordinary chalky tension, finishing incredibly long, powerful and beautifully detailed with world-class precision and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The Champagne Pascal Agrapart Grand Cru Vénus Blanc de Blancs 2019 is a monumental grower Champagne — profound, mineral and breathtakingly refined with extraordinary depth and persistence. Perfect with lobster, turbot, scallops, truffle dishes or aged Comté. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2050+.
