{"product_id":"agrapart-avize-amphora-champagne-brut-nature-1er-cru-750ml","title":"Agrapart Avize Amphora Champagne Brut Nature 1er cru 750ml 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 md:col-6 mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Terroir Messenger – Ancient Vessel, Modern Precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn May 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eAgrapart Avize \"Amphora\"\u003c\/b\u003e has emerged as one of the most intellectually curious wines in Fabrice Agrapart’s new solo range. While the estate is based in Avize, this particular cuvée is a dedicated study of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003eGrand Cru Oger\u003c\/b\u003e fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eUnlike the family’s historical reliance on oak (demi-muids) or stainless steel, Fabrice has chosen \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eGeorgian-style terracotta amphorae\u003c\/b\u003e for this bottling. This choice is not about adding flavor (like oak), but about using the natural micro-oxygenation of the clay to provide a \"pure, unmasked\" channel for the Oger terroir to express itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCritics are describing this as a \"primal and vibrating\" expression of Chardonnay. Because it is vinified without oak influence, the fruit feels more crystalline and \"naked.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eEarthy and Stone-Driven.\u003c\/b\u003e It leads with a distinct \"clay-like\" minerality, followed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003edried herbs (thyme and sage)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003elemon peel\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a sophisticated stone fruit core—think \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003eyellow plum and white peach\u003c\/b\u003e—that feels solar and ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ePrecise and Phenolic.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is bone-dry (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eBrut Nature\u003c\/b\u003e). The amphora aging gives it a unique \"vertical\" texture; it’s not creamy like the wood-aged cuvées, but has a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003esubtle, skin-contact-like grip\u003c\/b\u003e and a \"stony\" weight. You’ll find layers of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003epreserved citrus and wet flint\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLong and Taut.\u003c\/b\u003e It concludes with a high-tension finish and a mouth-watering \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003esaline snap\u003c\/b\u003e that is characteristic of Oger's chalky subsoils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e (Grand Cru)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVillage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOger\u003c\/b\u003e (Côte des Blancs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFermentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerracotta Amphora\u003c\/b\u003e (Indigenous yeasts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMalolactic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eFull (adds a rounded counterpoint to the clay tension)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0 g\/l (Brut Nature)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e48 to 60 months\u003c\/b\u003e on the lees (bottled under cork and staples\/agrafes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRare.\u003c\/b\u003e A \"Connoisseur's Cuvée\" focused on the purity of the vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2038.\u003c\/b\u003e This wine has the structural \"bones\" to age exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThis wine is part of Fabrice's \"Atomic\" philosophy—breaking down the elements of winemaking to their simplest forms. By removing oak, he removes the \"vanilla and spice\" mask, leaving only the fruit and the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Serving Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e11°C–12°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Do not over-chill, as the phenolic \"grip\" from the amphora can turn bitter if the wine is too cold. A wider white wine glass is preferred over a flute to let the earthy, herbal aromatics breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Terroir\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eGrilled Langoustines\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eRaw Oysters\u003c\/b\u003e. The saline, flinty nature of the wine mirrors the sea perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Its earthy undertones make it a great partner for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eSalt-Baked Sea Bass\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003ePoultry with lemon and thyme\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinnish Twist:\u003c\/b\u003e An exceptional match for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003ePan-fried Perch (Ahven)\u003c\/b\u003e seasoned only with sea salt and a touch of lemon. The wine's mineral tension and citrus peel notes highlight the sweetness of the fresh fish without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Agrapart Avize Amphora Champagne Brut Nature 1er cru 750ml 2021","offer_id":57856921829750,"sku":"6419294425637","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Finnlines","offer_id":57856921862518,"sku":"6419294425637","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/agrapartamphora.png?v=1778584369","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/agrapart-avize-amphora-champagne-brut-nature-1er-cru-750ml","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}