Agrapart & Fils 7 Crus Extra Brut ChampagneChampagne occupies a strange place in the wine world. It is simultaneously the most famous wine region on earth and, for anyone who falls down the rabbit hole, the source of some of the most obsessive followings in wine. Agrapart is one of those. Mention Agrapart in a room full of sommeliers and wine directors and watch the reaction. Eyes widen. Heads nod. Someone inevitably says, Oh, I love Agrapart. It has become a rare producer that bridges the gap

opening on lemon peel

Lynch-Bages’ old Cabernet Sauvignon vines dug deep

but the stardust that blows up the hill makes this wine absolute magic

while we can see that these two vineyards are distinct

and harvests its vines by hand

grilled shrimp

13% press wine

resulted in 13

Aromas unfurl to tart cranberry

I think she is one of Austria’s best winemakers to date

"Château Pavie Macquin is named after the grandfather of the current owners: Albert Macquin (1852-1911)

yet all at the same time textured and rich – fully an Italian white