Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - V.P. Extra-Brut - White

Wine:

"V.P." stands for “prolonged aging,” and the Blanc Grand Cru V.P. Extra-Brut embraces this extended maturation with exceptional finesse. Francis Egly has a passion for Champagnes that reward patience, expressing their full power and elegance over time. This cuvée, aged for more than seven years in the cellar after barrel vinification—a signature approach at the estate—emerges as a Champagne of remarkable depth. Rich and structured by Pinot Noir, it gains vibrancy from the chalky terroirs and balance from a touch of Chardonnay. The result is a Champagne with a beautifully refined texture and long, sophisticated flavors—truly a pleasure to savor.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified with indigenous yeasts and in oak barrels, long aging on lees of 84 months before disgorgement. Base 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Low dosage: 3 g/l.

Color:

Golden with bronze highlights.

Nose:

Intense, ripe, notes of candied fruits, brioche and honey, palette of aromas of a great wine

Palate:

This Champagne offers lively, abundant bubbles and a beautifully rounded palate, combining balance with distinctive character. It delivers a long, savory finish with remarkable finesse—a true delight to enjoy.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Champagne of meal, rather fish, shellfish, white meats, otherwise aperitif with cheeses, salmon in gravlax,...

Cellar aging:

From now on

Egly-Ouriet epitomizes Champagne excellence, earning the highest accolade with a 4-star rating from the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. With nearly 17 hectares, including ten Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay, and two Premier Cru sites in Vrigny, Francis Egly has established an exceptional legacy, now continued by his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The unique balance and finesse of these wines set a classic standard that few can match.

From the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet’s style stands out, blending depth and precision and showcasing Pinot Noir with remarkable expertise. These are full-bodied Champagnes, crafted from exceptionally old vines, vinified in barrels, and aged patiently to reach their ideal expression. Each wine consistently offers purity, elegance, and complexity—a true reflection of its distinguished terroir.