Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut NV Champagne

Our Verdict

“The Egly-Ouriet Champagnes are built on maniacal attention in the vineyards, vinification in oak, long aging in bottle before disgorgement and low dosage, all of which yield rich, vinous Champagnes of tremendous density and power … These wines confirm Egly's standing among the elite grower estates in Champagne.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Yet another striking release of this wine, this is made exclusively from Grand Cru vines predominantly in Ambonnay but also Bouzy and Verzenay. It’s 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from low-yielding, perfectly tended vines that have been harvested fully ripe.

Nearly bone dry (2 grams per litre), 36 months on lees, Grand Cru fruit - 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay - much of it fermented and aged in barrel. Rich, complex, layered.

Make no mistake, even with this wine, we are already soaring to remarkable heights of quality. If Egly made only this Brut, he would still be one of the superstars of the region. Yes, the price has risen over the years, but by today’s standards it is a bargain. To put things bluntly, this is a wine that puts to shame many a prestige cuvée at considerably higher prices.

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