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Sparkling dry
Champagne from one of the most prestigious Grower Champagne houses, renowned for its deep terroir expression and commitment to natural winemaking practices. Egly-Ouriet champagnes are highly regarded for their extended aging on the lees, remarkable purity, and unmistakable stylistic identity.
Les Vignes de Vrigny is a truly unique cuvée, produced from a single grape variety and a single Premier Cru village, offering a rare opportunity to experience Meunier at the peak of its potential.
On the nose, aromas of pear, yellow apple, peach, and white flowers unfold, complemented by notes of brioche, toasted almonds, fresh bread crust, and chalky minerality. The aromatic profile is precise and elegant, reflecting the signature clarity and finesse of the Egly-Ouriet style.
On the palate, the champagne reveals a creamy texture, fine, persistent bubbles, and excellent structure. Flavors of citrus freshness, juicy white fruit, subtle pastry notes, and a saline mineral edge create tension and vibrancy. The acidity is lively and precise, while the finish is long, dry, and exceptionally clean.
This champagne is made from 100% Meunier, grown in the Premier Cru village of Vrigny in the Montagne de Reims. The chalky clay and marl soils contribute depth, freshness, and a strong sense of terroir. Aging on the lees lasts around three years, and the very low dosage (~2 g/l) allows the wine to retain its dry, mineral-driven, and authentic character.
Serve at 8–10 °C, paired with white fish tartare, lobster or shrimp risotto, or mature goat cheese tartlet.
Based on the 2019 vintage and disgorged this year with three grams per liter dosage, the NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny wafts from the glass with aromas of green apple, white flowers, freshly baked bread and crushed mint. Medium to full-bodied, pure and fleshy, it's vinous and precise, with racy acids and a sapid finish.
Egly-Ouriet is one of the most distinctive names in Champagne, representing not only exceptional quality, but also a deeply individual philosophy of Champagne making. These are wines conceived not as simple aperitifs, but as true expressions of terroir, often compared to the great wines of Burgundy.
At the heart of the estate’s philosophy lies the vineyard. Francis Egly spends most of his time among the vines, firmly believing that great Champagne is born in the vineyard, not in the cellar. All grapes come exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru villages, where chalk-rich soils provide remarkable minerality and precision.
What truly sets Egly-Ouriet apart is the decision to harvest fully ripe grapes, a bold contrast to the earlier harvesting practices traditionally associated with Champagne. Francis Egly believes that only perfectly ripe fruit can express the true character of place, resulting in Champagnes that are deeper, more powerful, and texturally richer, with remarkable natural concentration.
A defining element of the house style is oak aging. Unlike most Champagne producers, Egly-Ouriet uses old Burgundy oak barrels, in which the wines mature for up to eight months. This approach does not add overt oak flavors, but instead enhances structure, depth, and aromatic complexity. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts, the wines are neither fined nor filtered, and the decision regarding malolactic fermentation is made individually each year, depending on the character of the vintage.
Another hallmark of Egly-Ouriet is its slightly lower pressure than standard Champagne, allowing the wines to express themselves with greater finesse, texture, and clarity. The result is Champagne that feels vinous, layered, and profoundly expressive of terroir.
