2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Champagne Grand Cru; Blanc de Blancs; Brut Nature
Region Avize
Soil Deep clay in the lower section; limestone-dominant soil in the upper section
Orientation South/South-East Facing On Hillsides
Sites Single 0.3-hectare La Fosse vineyard
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1959
Fermentation Vessels Used 600 L demi-muids
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Barrel Size 600
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 4,500 bottles
Bottles4,500
Production Details Practicing-organic viticulture with organic compost and horse-tilled soils; the vineyard has not seen mechanical harvesting. The wine matured for 12 months in used 600 L demi-muids.
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Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Champagne Grand Cru; Blanc de Blancs; Brut Nature
Region Avize
Soil More limestone in the upper part of the parcel; more clay in the lower part
Orientation South/South-East On Hillsides
Sites Single 0.3-hectare La Fosse vineyard
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1959
Fermentation Vessels Used 600 L tonneaux
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Barrel Size 600
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Volume 4,500 bottles
Bottles4,500
Production Details Practicing-organic viticulture with organic compost, hand-harvested fruit and horse-tilled soils. Aged 60–72 months sur lattes under cork and manually riddled; SO2 is stated as <50 mg/L. Antonio Galloni's November 2025 Vinous note concerns a bottle disgorged in June 2025, while the importer says the vintage had multiple disgorgements during the year.
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Producer Information
Address
57 Avenue Jean Jaures, 51190 Avize, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 57 51 38
Owner
Pascal et Ambroise Agrapart
Cellarmaster
Pascal et Ambroise Agrapart