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Agrapart & Fils Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Venus 2019 [NET]

$31999

Venus is named for the draft horse that plows it — a single 0.3-hectare parcel of 1959-planted Chardonnay in Avize called La Fosse, worked by hoof instead of tractor. Pascal Agrapart calls this the crux of the village, where the hill's pure chalk and heavier clay meet in one plot, giving a Champagne with both cut and real depth. Fermented with native yeasts in seasoned oak and bottled bone-dry with zero dosage, it's often held up as the ultimate expression of Avize. Old-vine, horse-farmed, single-parcel grower Champagne — about as serious as Blanc de Blancs gets.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2019 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Vénus Grand Cru is another striking wine in this range. Seamless and layered in the glass, the Vénus has so much to offer. All the elements are so well balanced, so totally put together. White pepper, chalk, mint and crushed rocks are all finely delineated. This tiny parcel in Avize, planted in 1959, consistently turns out pedigreed Champagnes. Magnificent. Bottled with no dosage." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

96 points

"Originating from an early-September harvest and disgorged in October 2025, the 2019 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Vénus emerged as the most harmonious wine in Agrapart’s strong 2019 portfolio. More elegant and racier than the richer Avizoise, it unfolds in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, nectarine and blood orange mingled with dried flowers and freshly baked bread. The palate is full-bodied, layered and concentrated, underpinned by ripe yet lively acidity and culminating in a long, chalky finish. While the nuances between the “big three” in his range can at times be subtle, here it distinguishes itself clearly as the more incisive, while capturing all the finest attributes of this superb vintage." —Kristaps Karklins

More about Agrapart & Fils

Strong and soft spoken, Pascal Agrapart has been working like this since 1984, well before today’s grower Champagne boom. Peter Liem compares his reputation for outstanding Côtes des Blancs wines to that of Anselme Selosse. Farming is intended to sync with natural cycles, and only indigenous yeast is used, capitalizing again on each plot’s unique terroir.

The house is based in Avize, in the Côtes des Blancs, and unsurprisingly focuses on Chardonnay. Agrapart creates terroir-driven and focused wines of great minerality and complexity, from plots chosen specifically for each cuvée. The farming is intuitive and meticulous; the work in the cellar is equally painstaking.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Champagne Brut Nature , Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, or a wild mushroom tart.

Tasting Profile

Bone-dry sparkling white. Deep and textured yet chiseled, with orchard fruit, citrus, toast, and a chalky core.

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