2004 Agrapart Blanc de Blancs Venus
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The NV (2004) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Venus is a gorgeous, totally compelling wine. The impression of fruit is so vivid; one hardly notices the bubbles at all. This deep, vinous Champagne saturates the palate with incredible intensity and depth in all dimensions. An explosive finish stained with the essence of crushed rocks, mint and flowers leaves a lasting impression. The Venus is named for the horse that works this tiny old-vine parcel measuring just 0.3 hectares that was planted in 1959 and has never been farmed mechanically. A 100% Chardonnay from the 2004 vintage, the Venus was fermented and aged in neutral 600-liter barrels and bottled unfiltered with zero dosage. Disgorged: January, 2010.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The 2004 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Venus is a gorgeous, totally compelling wine. The impression of fruit is so vivid; one hardly notices the bubbles at all. This deep, vinous Champagne saturates the palate with incredible intensity and depth in all dimensions. An explosive finish stained with the essence of crushed rocks, mint and flowers leaves a lasting impression. The Venus is named for the horse that works this tiny old-vine parcel measuring just 0.3 hectares that was planted in 1959 and has never been farmed mechanically. A 100% Chardonnay from the 2004 vintage, the Venus was fermented and aged in neutral 600-liter barrels and bottled unfiltered with zero dosage. Disgorged: January, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Old vines, organic farming, fermentations using natural yeasts and full malolactic fermentation are some of the elements that inform the fine, nuanced Champagnes found at Agrapart. Readers should note that several of these releases are single-vintage wines but are not officially declared as such. Importers: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559-1040
About the producer
Undoubtedly one of the top growers in the Côte des Blancs, Agrapart has a unique traditional approach to producing Champagne, with the result being a loyal and fanatical following who adore this lean and precise style of wine.