Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2015
Agrapart & Fils · Champagne, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
At a glance
- Producer
- Agrapart & Fils
- Region
- Champagne, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
- Wine type
- Sparkling
- Body
- Light-bodied and Delicate
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $60-$90
Tasting profile
Crisp citrus, wet stone, and chalk minerality; delicate white flowers; subtle brioche developing
Evolution: Will gain richer toasty and nutty autolytic notes; enhanced complexity and depth over time
At peak: Balanced minerality, fine mousse, layered citrus and brioche, elegant and persistent
Structure
- Acidity
- High, vibrant and pronounced
- Tannins
- Minimal (typical for Champagne Blanc de Blancs)
- Alcohol
- 12.5%-13%
- Aging potential
- Excellent (25+ years), due to producer style, vintage quality, and terroir
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2030 to 2047
- Optimal window
- 2025 to 2050
- Current status
- Maturing well, approaching early peak
- Current condition
- Youthful vibrancy with developing complexity
The 2015 vintage in Côte des Blancs was exceptional with high acidity and structure, ideal for long aging of Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Agrapart’s minimalist, terroir-driven approach preserves purity and finesse, allowing this wine to evolve beautifully over decades.
Food pairing
Excellent with oysters, shellfish, light seafood, chicken with lemon herbs, mild creamy cheeses, and refined sushi
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C / 46-50°F
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 9/10
Hand-harvesting, native yeasts, minimal intervention, no additives; solar panels for energy; efficient water use; lightweight bottles for reduced transport emissions
Agrapart & Fils is a recognized leader in environmentally responsible viticulture in Champagne, with organic and biodynamic certification ensuring healthy soils and ecosystems. Their low intervention winemaking and renewable energy use further reduce environmental impact. Careful packaging choices and prioritization of local transport minimize overall carbon footprint.