Magnum Vénus 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Vénus is the plot that Agrapart has turned into an icon in Avize: the Fosse aux pourceaux, barely 60 ares, planted with Chardonnay in 1959. The vines are ploughed by the mare Venus, and the wine ages in used demi-muids without new oak, with no dosage at all. This magnum of the 2015 vintage spent almost five years in the house's cellar.

In the glass there is a powerful floral nose with almond dust and fresh hazelnuts. The mousse is fine, and on the palate follow mineral energy, a lightly spicy note and a lively, salty finish. The champagne has potential for at least 10 to 15 years. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass, with grilled fish, scallops, lobster ravioli with morels or caramelised veal sweetbreads. The magnum suits a table with a multi-course meal.