Egly-Ouriet
Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesimè 2017
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 96 months on the lees and matured in oak barrels. |
| Other years | 2015 , 2016 |
- Grand Cru Style: Extra Brut 2017, full-bodied structure and savoury freshness
- Origin Ambonnay: old vines on chalky soils, mineral and saline character
- Traditional Method: indigenous yeasts, ageing in oak, 96 months on the lees
- Olfactory profile: peach and pear, vanilla, honey and green tea, spicy finish
- Accolades and longevity: 96 points Vinous, unfiltered, harmonious evolution over 25 years
Description
Wine type
Egly-Ouriet's Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut is an elegant and structured wine. Produced in Champagne through a carefully selected blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this Extra Brut Traditional Method clearly expresses the winery's identity. The tasting reveals a fresh and decisive profile, characterised by a full body that evolves into a persistent mineral finish. On the nose and palate, hints of yellow-fleshed fruit, sweet spices and a fine savouriness blend coherently, the result of meticulous cellar work.
Provenance
This wine originates from the Ambonnay territory, an area of absolute importance within the Champagne region. The old vines take root in deep chalky soils, capable of ensuring excellent water drainage and reflecting sunlight optimally. This specific geological composition of the terroir gives the wine a distinct savoury and mineral character, enriched by a characteristic and slight pungent note of black pepper. The pedoclimatic conditions of the area are directly reflected in the great structure and natural energy that define the glass.
How it is produced
The production process follows the rigorous rules of the Traditional Method, starting with a first fermentation triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a slow and controlled maturation within oak barrels, which enriches its aromatic profile. The second fermentation in the bottle is followed by a long ageing of ninety-six months on the lees, a fundamental step to amplify the complexity and depth of flavour. The total absence of filtration before bottling allows the structure to be preserved intact and encourages remarkable longevity.
History and interesting facts
The excellence of the glorious Egly-Ouriet winery takes shape thanks to the rigorous work of an authentic Recoltant Manipulant, who vinifies only estate-grown grapes. This priceless label originates from old vines rooted in the chalky soils of Ambonnay. A fascinating feature lies in its exceptional longevity: the elegant structure of this vintage is destined to evolve with pure harmony for well over twenty-five years. The absence of filtration preserves its natural integrity, allowing this wine to earn a prestigious score of 96 points from Vinous.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
- Hectares: 12
| Name | Egly Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Egly-Ouriet |
| Story | History and interesting facts The excellence of the glorious Egly-Ouriet winery takes shape thanks to the rigorous work of an authentic Recoltant Manipulant, who vinifies only estate-grown grapes. This priceless label originates from old vines rooted in the chalky soils of Ambonnay. A fascinating feature lies in its exceptional longevity: the elegant structure of this vintage is destined to evolve with pure harmony for well over twenty-five years. The absence of filtration preserves its natural integrity, allowing this wine to earn a prestigious score of 96 points from Vinous. |
| Origin | Ambonnay |
| Soil composition | Chalky soils |
| Fermentation | 96 months of ageing on the lees (bottle fermentation) |
| Production technique | Traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle using indigenous yeasts; first fermentation with indigenous yeasts, slow maturation in oak barrels; 96 months of ageing on the lees; unfiltered. |
| Aging | Aged for 96 months on the lees and matured in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |