The 2019 Champagne Pascal Agrapart 1er Cru Pinot Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is a distinctive 100% Pinot Noir Champagne from Avenay-Val-d'Or Premier Cru in the Montagne de Reims. Produced from the family's Champ Saint-Bernard vineyard, planted with 40 to 50-year-old vines on clay-rich soils over chalk, this is Agrapart's first Blanc de Noirs. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in demi-muids, undergoing full malolactic fermentation and aged under cork before disgorgement with zero dosage, it offers aromas of red apple, wild strawberry, citrus peel, brioche and subtle spice, with a distinctive chalky mineral character.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with exceptionally fine bubbles, vibrant acidity and a beautifully textured mouthfeel. Flavours of crisp orchard fruit, blood orange and red berries are layered with savoury spice, toasted pastry and saline minerality, leading to a long, dry and precise finish. The absence of dosage highlights the purity of the Pinot Noir and the remarkable expression of its Premier Cru terroir.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for Champagne enthusiasts looking to explore a terroir-driven Blanc de Noirs with depth, freshness and precision. Pair it with oysters, lobster, roast chicken, tuna tartare or aged Comté. Enjoy now for its vibrant energy, or cellar for the next 10–15 years as it develops additional complexity and texture.
