winery

Pascal Agrapart

Champagne, France

Philosophy

Vinification in neutral oak barrels with wild yeasts; extended lees aging; no fining, no filtration; hand-riddled bottles. Emphasis on mineral expression and terroir distinction across microclimates, with selective parcellary releases and a philosophy of minimal intervention.

Reputation

Pascal Agrapart perpetuates a fourth-generation family domaine established in 1894 in the chalky heartland of Avize, where terroir precision defines each cuvée. The estate has evolved from post-war rebuilding into a benchmark for mineral-driven, single-vineyard Champagnes rooted in the Côte des Blancs' most prestigious Grand Cru sites.

AllocationEstate succession: Pascal divided holdings from brother Fabrice in early 2000s; as of 2023, some assemblage cuvées (7 Crus, Terroirs) still carry Agrapart & Fils label while single-vineyard releases rebrand under Pascal Agrapart label. Goal is full Pascal Agrapart labeling. Fifth generation Ambroise (son) joined circa 2018 vintage. Separate entity: Fabrice leads Agrapart & Fils brand with partners Emmanuel & Johanna; daughter Prunelle heir-apparent. No formal organic certification despite decades of organic + biodynamic practice by philosophy. Production figure ~5,400 cases annually (source: multiple); converted to ~40,500 bottles assuming standard case = 12 bottles. Vineyard hectarage reported variously as 10–12 ha depending on source; using 12 ha from official Wiki and Wine-Searcher consensus. UK importer: multiple stockists but no single primary; Berry Bros & Rudd listed. Japan importer identified via Estate Wines Japan only. No data on secondary markets (Germany, Italy, etc.) beyond EU distribution. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Beaune Imports (USA)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Cream Wine Imports (USA)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'SoDivin (France/EU distributor)'

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