2006 Agrapart & Fils, Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, Avize 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The pure weight of the 50+ year-old vines comes through in the 2006 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru L’Avizoise. A rich, weighty wine, the Avizoise covers every inch of the palate with stunning depth and sheer power. This is a decidedly creamy, textured wine from Agrapart built on volume and three-dimensional complexity. The Avizoise is made from Les Robards and Voie d’Epernay, fermented in neutral 600-liter barrels and bottled with four grams of dosage. Disgorged June 2012. [Antonio Galloni, 01/10/2012]

Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021

Robert Parker 94

The pure weight of the 50+ year-old vines comes through in the 2006 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru L’Avizoise. A rich, weighty wine, the Avizoise covers every inch of the palate with stunning depth and sheer power. This is a decidedly creamy, textured wine from Agrapart built on volume and three-dimensional complexity. The Avizoise is made from Les Robards and Voie d’Epernay, fermented in neutral 600-liter barrels and bottled with four grams of dosage. Disgorged June 2012. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. Meticulous attention to farming and winemaking places Agrapart at or near the top of Champagne’s finest artisan growers. These remain some of the most fascinating wines in the region. Pascal Agrapart embodies the best of the artisan tradition in Champagnes, and his wines show it. Importers: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404, Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559-1040 [Antonio Galloni, 06/01/2012]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021