Avizoise 2015 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Avizoise 2015 is a pure Chardonnay from the Robarts and Gros Yeux plots in Avize, which share a similar geological profile: deeper clay first, with chalk beneath. Pascal Agrapart vinifies and ages the wine in demi-muids, bottles it without fining or filtration, and leaves it on the lees for over five years. The extra brut smells of blossom and white fruit such as poached pear, with dried fruit and almonds alongside.

On the palate the bubbles are fine and the wine is dense and rich, with great mineral power and a very long finish. It suits raw or gently steamed fish and truffled Brillat-Savarin. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass, where it has room to open up.