Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru "Vignes de Vrigny" Extra Brut

Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru "Vignes de Vrigny" Extra Brut - NV

750 mL
Item # 12681

This Champagne is made entirely from 50 year old Pinot Meunier grapes that were fermented and aged in tank. Aged on the lees for the secondary fermentation for 3 years. Egly-Ouriet produces vinous, terroir expressive Champagnes. Francis Egly is currently heading the estate and strives to improve with every year and since he took over from his father in 1982.

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  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

About the Producer

Ambonnay, Champagne, France The Champagne house of Egly-Ouriet is home to Francis Egly, a conscientious and skilled vigneron, who runs the estate with his father Michel, who inherited the vineyards from his own father, Charles. The domaine comprises about eight hectares of vines, all of which are located in vineyards classified as Grand Cru, mostly in Ambonnay (where Michel and Francis own 7.2...

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