2019 Pascal Agrapart L'Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime, Champagne, France Cantina D'Arcy 20% Savagnin

20% Savagnin

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A biodynamic blend of 90% Chardonnay (Morillon) and 10% Sauvignon Blanc from the lower slopes of Werlitsch’s Opok-rich vineyards in Südsteiermark

Fermented with spring water

Vinification Method: Hand-harvested whole clusters are pressed to 330 liter terracotta amphoras and 300-400 liter used oak barrels

2019 Pascal Agrapart L'Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime, Champagne, France Cantina D'Arcy 20% SavagninThis is 100% Chardonnay from two old vine lieux dits in AvizeRobarts and Gros Yeuxwhere deeper bands of clay over pure chalk give breadth without losing the Cte des Blancs mineral line. The 2019 base was fermented and raised about a year in oak (no fining or filtration), then matured long on lees in bottle before late disgorgement in 2025. It is finished Extra Brut at roughly 3 g L, delivering a concentrated yet stone cut profile