NV Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut

Francis Egly is one of Champagne's most iconic cult figures.

Alongside Selosse and Larmandier-Bernier, his wines are considered some of the very top expressions of small-scale Champagne. Revered for his incredibly vinous expressions of terroir, Egly has been one of the leading figures of the grower Champagne movement for several decades. Noted for his rich, intense, Pinot Noir dominant style, these are remarkable, cellar-worthy wines that paint a unique picture of Champagne.

This cuveé combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards across Ambonnay, with a little from Bouzy and Verzenay. The dosage is low (4g/l), the fruit quality is excellent, the winemaking considered and precise.

It's a classic representation of Egly's house style - a dry, firm, intense sparkling of prodigious length. This will go toe-to-toe with many, many higher-priced Champagnes and come out looking the goods.