Montagne de Reims, Champagne, FranceOne of the forerunners of the grower champagne movement, Egly-Ourier is based in Ambonnay, with 4th generation Francis Egly farming their old vines organically and biodynamically. Brut Tradition (newer labels just say Brut) blends 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, predominantly from Ambonnay with the rest coming from Grand Crus Verzenay and Bouzy. Roughly half is reserve wines, and all was native fermented and aged in barrel (10% new) with no MLF, and it went into bottle unfined and unfiltered. This spent 48 months on lees prior to disgorge with 1 g/L. Pouring a golden hue, this powerful champagne is centred on deep chalk, with savoury lees, strident lemon pith and peel, and wafts of iodine woven throughout. Quite profound, this is a contemplative and uncompromising Champagne.Tasted: 09 May 2023Tasted by: Prices:
QC
$140.75
750ml
SAQ
ON
$160.00
750ml
consignment
Producer: Champagne Egly-OurietDistributors: Burgundy Direct Le Maître de Chai Blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, FranceOne of the forerunners of the grower champagne movement, Egly-Ourier is a forth generation producer, centered in Ambonnay, farming his old vines organically and biodynamically. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, predominantly from Ambonnay with the rest coming from Grand Cru Verzenay and Bouzy. Approximately 50 percent barrel fermented, this is expansive and powerful on the full palate, with finely filigreed lemon acidity throughout to brighten the heft. A creamy bed of earthy lees, smoked stones, gentle cherry and lemon curd grounds this wine, while a potent line of citrus acidity carries it.Tasted: 15 March 2017Tasted by: Prices:
QC
$140.75
750ml
SAQ
ON
$160.00
750ml
consignment
Producer: Champagne Egly-OurietDistributors: Burgundy Direct Le Maître de Chai Blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay