Agrapart Mineral 2019

Agrapart Mineral: the purest expression of Champagne chalk

The Agrapart Mineral is among the most iconic cuvées of Pascal Agrapart. Produced only in vintages deemed worthy of this signature, this Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne illustrates a demanding vision of the terroir. Here, the power never comes from extraction or dosage, but from the precision of Chardonnay grown in soils where chalk is almost immediately visible under a thin layer of earth.

Exclusively sourced from old vines located in Avize and Cramant, this 2019 vintage has an immediately recognizable identity. Tension, salinity, and depth dominate the tasting, offering a faithful representation of two of the greatest terroirs of the Côte des Blancs.

This cuvée is aimed at terroir Champagne enthusiasts seeking purity over opulence.

A Grand Cru shaped by two exceptional parcels

Unlike the blended cuvées of the estate, Minéral relies solely on two carefully selected lieux-dits: Champ Bouton in Avize and Les Bionnes in Cramant.

These parcels share a rare geological profile. The layer of earth is very thin and quickly reveals the chalk, the true backbone of the wine.

This proximity to the parent rock promotes deep rooting of the vine, regular water supply, and a particularly precise expression of Chardonnay.

A viticulture respectful of life

At Pascal Agrapart, the soils are worked mechanically to preserve their biological activity.

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand. Fermentations use indigenous yeasts when conditions allow. The wines are neither fined nor filtered to preserve their personality.

Agrapart Mineral and the strength of the terroir

The Agrapart Mineral is not built around a winemaking style but around a geological reading.

Here, Chardonnay expresses remarkable tension, enhanced by the thinness of the limestone soils. The aging, partly in old barrels and partly in tanks, adds more relief without marking the wine with woody notes. The long aging on lees then refines the texture while developing remarkable depth.

The Extra Brut dosage limited to 3 g/L allows the chalk to express itself without artifice.

A winemaking in service of the terroir

Each technical choice pursues a single goal: to preserve the identity of the parcels rather than seek a uniform style.

This philosophy explains the unique personality of this cuvée.

A tasting of remarkable precision

The color presents a bright light gold with extremely fine bubbles.

The first nose reveals aromas of fresh lemon, grapefruit, green apple, and white flowers.

With aeration, notes of wet chalk, oyster shell, fresh almond, hazelnut, delicate brioche, and fresh butter gradually emerge.

The palate immediately impresses with its tension.

The texture remains straight, chiseled, and very energetic. Salinity prolongs the tasting before an endless finish dominated by citrus, flint, and chalky notes.

An exceptional saline finish

The Agrapart Mineral leaves a sensation of purity rarely achieved, characteristic of the greatest Blancs de Blancs from the Côte des Blancs.

Technical sheet

• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Producer: Pascal Agrapart
• Cuvée: Minéral 2019
• Region: Côte des Blancs
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Parcels: Champ Bouton (Avize) and Les Bionnes (Cramant)
• Old vines on exposed chalk
• Fermentation: indigenous yeasts
• Aging: in tanks and partly in old barrels, long aging on lees
• Dosage: Extra Brut (3 g/L)
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Serving temperature: 10 to 12 °C
• Aging potential: 15 to 20 years depending on storage conditions.

What to pair with Agrapart Mineral?

Its precision makes it a remarkable partner for gourmet cuisine where the purity of flavors dominates.

Oysters, shellfish, langoustines, grilled lobster, sashimi, scallop carpaccio, or roasted turbot particularly highlight its mineral tension.

Lightly aged cheeses, such as a young Comté or Parmesan, also make excellent pairings.

A cuvée for fine dining

This bottle accompanies the most refined dishes without ever dominating them.

Its balance relies more on finesse than on power.

A remarkable evolution in the cellar

Young, the Agrapart Mineral primarily expresses citrus, chalk, and salinity.

After several years, the bouquet gains complexity with notes of hazelnut, fresh butter, dried fruits, pastry, and subtle honey.

Despite this evolution, freshness always remains at the heart of the tasting.

The 2019 vintage has the potential to evolve harmoniously for many years.

Tasting advice

Serve this cuvée around 10 °C in a tulip glass to enhance its aromatic expression.

A few minutes of aeration are enough to reveal the wine's full complexity.

This approach allows for a complete appreciation of the nuances between the fruit, the aging notes, and the chalky signature of the terroir.

A bottle for lovers of great Blancs de Blancs

The Agrapart Mineral is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a precise, energetic, and deeply mineral terroir Champagne.

It perfectly illustrates the demanding style developed by Pascal Agrapart for several decades.

Discover the world of Pascal Agrapart

The Agrapart Mineral is one of the finest demonstrations of the influence of chalk on Chardonnay in Champagne.

Also discover our selection of Champagnes Grand Cru, Champagnes Blanc de Blancs, and other cuvées from Pascal Agrapart available at Cave Le Mouton Rouge.

To deepen your knowledge:

• https://www.champagnepascalagrapart.com
• https://www.champagne.fr
• https://www.inao.gouv.fr

A reference among terroir Champagnes

The Agrapart Mineral 2019 demonstrates that the greatness of a Champagne is born first and foremost from its origin. The old vines of Avize and Cramant, the exposed chalk, natural fermentations, and low dosage create an ensemble of rare coherence.

This cuvée offers a masterful reading of the Côte des Blancs and stands as an essential reference for the most demanding terroir Champagne enthusiasts.