Vénus 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Vénus comes from the smallest and at the same time most important plot at Agrapart: the Fosse aux pourceaux in Avize, just under 60 ares, with Chardonnay vines planted in 1959. A mare named Venus works in the vineyard. The wine ages in demi-muids without new oak, and only about ten barrels are made each year. As a brut nature from the 2015 vintage it forgoes dosage entirely, so that site and vine remain unmasked.

The merchant describes explosive floral notes, along with ground almonds and fresh hazelnuts. On the palate follow a fine mousse, a mineral, tense structure and a light spiciness, and at the end a pronounced saline note. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass so that the aromas can unfold. It accompanies grilled fish, scallops, lobster ravioli with morels or sweetbreads. Ageing potential of at least 10 to 15 years can be expected.