Egly-Ouriet Champagne

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“This range from Francis Egly is one of the most impressive I tasted. Egly farms eight hectares of old-vine plots, the lion’s share of which are in his home base of Ambonnay. The wines are made in a pure, unmanipulated fashion with no filtration in a style that clearly highlights the qualities of variety and terroir to the fullest. In short, I always look forward to drinking the wines of Egly-Ouriet, and I can’t recommend these Champagnes highly enough. ”—The Wine Advocate

Francis Egly, simply put, represents the pinnacle of artisanal winemaking in Champagne.

While we have tasted plenty of wines from excellent producers both big and small, we have been long convinced that few, if any, bottles approach the level of excellence that practically every bottle of Egly Grand Cru Champagne does. You’ll find Egly Champagne on the wine lists of the world’s three-star restaurants. You’ll also find it in the cellars of those who know that while Krug and other top producers can easily be had for a certain (often exaggerated) price, Egly Champagne is both rare and exceptional. It is produced in microscopic quantities; it has few peers in terms of quality; and if you appreciate fine Champagne, it is certainly worth going any length to acquire.

With vines in Bouzy, Verzenay and in the heart of Ambonnay, Francis Egly is able to craft rich, vinous Champagne with incredible character, grace and length. Most of his south-facing vines are 30 to 40 years old—ancient for Champagne—and are very low yielding. Egly’s work in the cellar too is unparalleled; most of his wines spend years on fine lees at the minimum, which contributes extra layers of concentration and a profound depth of flavor. Each label is marked with the date of disgorgement and just how long the wine spent aged on lees. It is this extra qualitative step that shows just how serious a winemaker Francis Egly is, and why his wines are always in high demand.

While it is no secret that demand for fine Champagne has always been great, today this is truer than ever. New markets and low-yielding vintages have resulted in a dearth of quality Champagne. What we are able to bring you, especially from a producer such as Egly, is limited. Egly produces very little wine from his 20 acres of land for the world, and he estimates that he has easily a third more demand for his Champagne than he has wine to offer. What does this mean for you? Fine Champagne is a worthy investment especially when you know that the quality of wine in the bottle, and the work that went in to make it so, is without peer. This is the always the case with Egly—if you are looking for the finest in Champagne, you’ve certainly found it here.

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