Egly-Ouriet
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Les Bussets
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in the cellar for 84 months before disgorgement carried out in July 2026 |
- Cru of Excellence Origin: Verzy, Montagne de Reims; Chardonnay from vines planted in 1902
- Traditional vinification: spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels, indigenous yeasts, no filtration
- Ageing on the lees: 84 months in the cellar to achieve depth and a velvety texture
- Aromatic character: candied citrus, toasted hazelnut, brioche and a chalky mineral note
- Extra brut: 1 g/L residual sugar, 12.5% vol; fine and persistent bubbles
Description
What type of wine it is
Egly-Ouriet's Champagne Les Bussets Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a Champagne of great prestige. This wine is a Blanc de Blancs, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, produced from a historic century-old vineyard. On the palate, it is broad and structured, characterised by a powerful, savoury and chalky freshness, leading to a deep and very long finish with citrus and toasted notes. Its complex profile is enriched by notes of ripe white-fleshed fruit, candied citrus and hints of brioche, enhanced by ageing in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
This Champagne comes from the famous village of Verzy, located in the renowned Montagne de Reims area, classified as Grand Cru. The Chardonnay vines, from which this single-parcel cuvée is obtained, were planted in 1902 in the single vineyard Les Bussets. The terroir is characterised by chalky-limestone soil, with surface layers of silt and clay, which gives the wine its distinct minerality. The continental climate, subject to spring frosts, cold winters and high rainfall, helps forge the unique character and extraordinary longevity of these century-old vines.
How it is produced
Production follows the Traditional Method, with meticulous single-parcel vinification. The harvest is manual, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts which takes place entirely in oak barrels. The process is distinguished by its artisanal approach: the wine undergoes neither filtration nor fining, thus preserving all its complexity. Subsequently, the wine ages on its lees in the cellar for a full 84 months before disgorgement, developing a silky, enveloping texture and unparalleled depth.
History and interesting facts
This single-parcel cuvée from Egly-Ouriet preserves a fascinating agricultural heritage, originating exclusively from the single vineyard Les Bussets situated in the famous village of Verzy. The most formidable aspect of this Grand Cru lies in its historic Chardonnay vineyard, whose roots were planted in 1902. Having survived in the Montagne de Reims, these centenary vines bear witness to a rare longevity, celebrated by the red stamp on the label.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
- Hectares: 12
| Name | Egly-Ouriet Champagne Les Bussets Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Egly-Ouriet |
| Story | History and interesting facts This single-parcel cuvée from Egly-Ouriet preserves a fascinating agricultural heritage, originating exclusively from the single vineyard Les Bussets situated in the famous village of Verzy. The most formidable aspect of this Grand Cru lies in its historic Chardonnay vineyard, whose roots were planted in 1902. Having survived in the Montagne de Reims, these centenary vines bear witness to a rare longevity, celebrated by the red stamp on the label. |
| Origin | Verzy |
| Climate | Continental climate subject to spring frosts, cold winters and high rainfall |
| Soil composition | Chalky-limestone (craie), with surface layers of silt and clay |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Harvest | Manual harvest |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous and prolonged (carried out slowly with indigenous yeasts) |
| Production technique | Traditional Champagne method; parcel-by-parcel vinification from the single Les Bussets vineyard; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels; without filtration or fining. |
| Wine making | Traditional Method (champenois) with parcel vinification from the single vineyard Les Bussets; spontaneous and prolonged fermentation using only indigenous yeasts, entirely in oak barrels; unfiltered wine, without fining. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in the cellar for 84 months before disgorgement carried out in July 2026 |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |