Champagne Region
Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Brut - White
Characteristics
Country / Region: Champagne
Name: AOP Champagne Grand Cru
Grape variety: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Robert Parker : 92/100
Wine:
Predominantly made from Pinot Noir, the Brut Grand Cru Champagne is the first wine of the House. But it is an elaborate one, the result of meticulous work, without haste, polished by time. A first maturing on lees of one year, as it used to be done in the past, a complete vinification in barrels and a bottling without filtration provide a perfect density and freshness to this aperitif champagne. A full, creamy, and harmonious wine, the most generous and classic signature of the Egly-Ouriet house.Vinification:
Hand harvested, vinified with indigenous yeasts and in oak barrels. Long maturation on lees for 50 months before disgorging. Unfiltered wine. Main base 2017 supplemented with the 2016 and 2015 harvest.Dosage 2gr/l.
Color:
Bright gold with bronze highlights.Nose:
Fine notes of pears, fresh bread, citrus fruitsPalate:
With remarkable depth, this Champagne masterfully combines richness and texture. The very low dosage provides just the right tension, achieving a perfect harmony between density and freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, sea fish, white meat, sweetbreads.Cellar aging:
From now on
Egly-Ouriet epitomizes Champagne excellence, earning the highest accolade with a 4-star rating from the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. With nearly 17 hectares, including ten Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay, and two Premier Cru sites in Vrigny, Francis Egly has established an exceptional legacy, now continued by his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The unique balance and finesse of these wines set a classic standard that few can match.
From the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet’s style stands out, blending depth and precision and showcasing Pinot Noir with remarkable expertise. These are full-bodied Champagnes, crafted from exceptionally old vines, vinified in barrels, and aged patiently to reach their ideal expression. Each wine consistently offers purity, elegance, and complexity—a true reflection of its distinguished terroir.