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Egly-Ouriet is a grower-producer of Champagne based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. The estate is heavily planted with old Pinot Noir vines, which form the backbone of its powerful and vinous Blanc de Noirs bottlings. Unlike large houses that buy grapes, Egly-Ouriet cultivates its own fruit, employing low yields and extended aging on the lees. The resulting wines are designed for serious Champagne enthusiasts who prefer structured, food-friendly sparkling wines.
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Egly-Ouriet ranks #12 of 393 in the Winery ranking, behind Domaine Dujac, ahead of Keller Weingut.
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What makes Egly-Ouriet Champagne different from major commercial brands?
Egly-Ouriet is a Grower Champagne producer based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, meaning they exclusively use grapes from their own estate rather than buying from outside farmers. Their focus on low yields and extended lees aging creates powerful, highly sought-after vintages.
What is Egly-Ouriet best known for producing?
The estate is highly acclaimed for its Blanc de Noirs bottlings, which are made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes. They utilize very old vines on their Ambonnay estate to extract intense, vinous flavors that stand out in the region.
How long does Egly-Ouriet age its Champagne before release?
The winery significantly exceeds the legal minimum aging requirements for Champagne. Their Grand Cru cuvées often spend up to 5 to 7 years on the lees, while their prestige vintage cuvées age for a decade or more.
Who is the winemaker behind Egly-Ouriet?
Francis Egly took over his family's estate in the early 1980s and transformed it into a benchmark producer. He strictly focuses on practicing organic viticulture to express the unique, chalky terroir of his Ambonnay vineyards.
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