Champagne Region
Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Brut Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes - White
Characteristics
Country / Region: Champagne
Name: AOP Champagne Grand Cru
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
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
Wine:
From an old Pinot Noir vineyard planted in 1946 in chalk, the Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes Champagne delivers the full imprint of its soil. Accents of red fruits, exceptional maturity and concentration, and an insistent chalky minerality form this eminently complex champagne, carried by a smooth texture and a stunning final energy. A wine full of energy to be enjoyed at the table with line fish, poultry or a piece of veal.Vinification:
Hand harvested, vinified with indigenous yeasts and in oak barrels. Long aging on lees for 72 months before disgorgement. Made from the 2015 (60%) and 2014 (40%) harvests.Dosage : 2 gr/l.
Color:
Bright gold.Nose:
Aromas of small red fruits.Palate:
Ripe and vibrant, with red berry aromas lifted by refreshing minerality, this is an ultra-refined Champagne that pairs beautifully with fine fish dishes or elegant poultry.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Line fish with coriander juice, poultry, vealCellar aging:
From now on
The embodiment of Champagne excellence, with 4 stars in the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France)—the ultimate recognition—Egly-Ouriet has earned its reputation through uncompromising standards. Spanning nearly 17 hectares, including 10 hectares classified as Grand Cru (Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay) and two hectares of Premier Cru in the Vrigny terroir, Francis Egly has created a legacy few houses can match, now working alongside his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The balance and finesse of their wines are unparalleled, setting a benchmark for classicism in Champagne.
From the very first cuvée in the range, the style impresses with integrity, blending strength and finesse while showcasing the mastery of Pinot Noir. These are full-bodied champagnes, crafted from very old vines, fermented in barrels, and aged for extended periods to mature and reveal their full potential at the perfect moment. Purity, nobility, and complexity consistently shine through with remarkable regularity.