ProducerMontagne de Reims
Egly-Ouriet
エグリ・ウリエ
The pinnacle of grower Champagne — power and terroir from Ambonnay Grand Cru.
Ambonnay Grand Cru grower-producer considered one of the finest in Champagne, producing zero-dosage and ultra-low dosage Champagnes of extraordinary depth from Pinot Noir.
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Who Is This For?
For serious collectors and connoisseurs seeking profound, vinous, Burgundy-like Champagnes built for long cellaring.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Egly-Ouriet considered one of the finest grower Champagnes?
- Fourth-generation grower Francis Egly farms exceptional old-vine Grand Cru parcels in Ambonnay (with Bouzy and Verzenay), harvests at full ripeness, ferments in oak barrels with wild yeast, and ages the wines on lees for three to seven years (up to nine for the VP cuvée) — producing Pinot Noir-driven Champagnes of extraordinary depth often compared to top Burgundy.
- When was the estate founded and who runs it today?
- The Egly family has farmed vines in Ambonnay since 1930; the name Egly-Ouriet came from a marriage alliance with the Ouriet family that added key parcels such as Les Crayères. Francis Egly, the fourth generation, took over in 1982 and shifted the domaine to 100% estate bottling instead of selling grapes to négociants.
- What makes the winemaking style distinctive?
- Grapes are picked later and riper than the Champagne norm, fermented in French oak barrels using indigenous yeasts, given only gentle first-press extraction, and aged on lees far longer than most houses — a Burgundy-inspired approach that sets Egly-Ouriet apart within Champagne.
- What food does Egly-Ouriet pair well with?
- Its powerful, vinous style suits roasted meats, truffle dishes, aged Comté, and rich seafood such as fatty tuna or grilled eel.
- Is Egly-Ouriet organic or biodynamic?
- Francis Egly farms using near-organic methods — organic fertilizers, manual plowing, and no herbicides or pesticides — though the domaine is not formally certified organic or biodynamic.