Egly-Ouriet
Champagne 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | At least three years in the cellar before being released for sale. |
- Premier Cru Origin: Vrigny in Champagne, chalky soils that impart pronounced minerality
- Grapes and style: Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut from old vines, made exclusively from Pinot Meunier
- Artisanal vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, unfiltered
- Ageing and perlage: matured for 3 years in bottle, with fine and persistent bubbles
- Aromas and pairings: notes of apple and brioche, hints of ginger and citrus, ideal with fish and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny Extra Brut is a robust Blanc de Noirs by Egly-Ouriet, made from Pinot Meunier grapes in a balanced blend with reserve wines. Produced using the Traditional Method, it displays a straw yellow colour with silvery highlights. The bouquet releases fragrant notes of apple, pear, thyme, brioche and hazelnut. On the palate, the warm structure and persistent perlage enhance distinct spicy hints of ginger and citrus, making it ideal to accompany seafood starters, shellfish and cheeses.
Where does it come from
The grapes are grown in Vrigny, a territory classified as Premier Cru in Champagne. The cuvée is born from old vines cultivated with full respect for organic and sustainable viticulture. The terroir boasts deep soils formed by layers of chalk, capable of reflecting daylight and releasing warmth during the night. This particular geological matrix gives the tasting a clear mineral character, enhanced by the récoltant manipulant philosophy to preserve the authentic agronomic identity of the cru without alteration.
How is it produced
The artisanal approach in the cellar is based on spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and the exclusion of any filtration, safeguarding the integrity of the must. Following the strict steps of the Traditional Method, the Champagne continues its development with a slow ageing in the bottle, maturing for at least three years before release. Such care defines the Extra Brut identity of the cuvée, offering a final sip that is dry, rigorous and characterised by remarkable and clean expressive persistence.
History and Curiosities
This Champagne Blanc de Noirs is a rarity from Egly-Ouriet, the result of old Pinot Meunier vines cultivated in the Premier Cru terroir of Vrigny. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and unfiltered, this artisanal cuvée matures for three years in the cellar. On the palate, it reveals notes of apple and brioche, enriched by warm spicy hints of ginger. Awarded 92 points, it stands out for its persistent perlage and refined minerality derived from chalky soils, offering a harmonious balance ideal for enhancing fine shellfish and cheeses.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Hectares: 12
| Name | Egly Ouriet Champagne 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Egly-Ouriet |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Champagne Blanc de Noirs is a rarity from Egly-Ouriet, the result of old Pinot Meunier vines cultivated in the Premier Cru terroir of Vrigny. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and unfiltered, this artisanal cuvée matures for three years in the cellar. On the palate, it reveals notes of apple and brioche, enriched by warm spicy hints of ginger. Awarded 92 points, it stands out for its persistent perlage and refined minerality derived from chalky soils, offering a harmonious balance ideal for enhancing fine shellfish and cheeses. |
| Origin | Vrigny, Champagne region, France |
| Soil composition | Layers of chalk (calcareous soils) |
| Production technique | Traditional method; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; without filtration |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without filtration; sparkling process using the traditional method; extended ageing in bottle (at least three years in the cellar) before disgorgement and commercial release. |
| Aging | At least three years in the cellar before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |