2018 Champagne Agrapart, Avizoise, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Extra Brut

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

Champagne Agrapart & Fils is a family-run Champagne house located in the village of Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Established in 1894, the domaine has passed through four generations, with Pascal Agrapart currently at the helm. The estate is known for its focus on terroir-driven Champagnes, particularly those made from Chardonnay, which thrive in the chalky soils of the region. Agrapart produces its wines from its 12 hectares of vineyards, many of which are classified as Grand Cru, in villages such as Avize, Cramant, and Oger.