Egly Ouriet Champagne Extra Brut "VP" Grand Cru NV 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Egly Ouriet
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Pinot Noir Blend
Sku	FR-SPK504
Size	750ml

 

The NV (2015) Extra Brut VP (Viellissement Prolongé) is a gorgeous wine. After 84 months in the cellar and almost a year post-disgorgement, the 2015 base is ready to offer plenty of pleasure. Tangerine peel, dried orange peel, spice, mint, apricot and lightly honeyed notes all develop effortlessly. The 2015 is not an especially rich V.P. but it has plenty to offer. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous 

Francis Egly is the fourth generation of the Egly family to make wines from their exceptionally located, old vine vineyards in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay (home to some of the greatest Pinot Noir that can be found in all of Champagne), where he is considered the finest grower. Francis took over from his father Michel in 1980, with the intent and commitment to take these already revered Pinot Noir dominant Champagnes to the absolute apex of quality. He began using organic methods in the vineyards, with regular ploughing, and reduced yields. Once the grapes enter his cellar, Francis makes sure to only allow for the gentlest possible extraction, of which he only keeps the purest first pressing (known as the cuvée). Francis believes deeply that complexity and structure comes not only from perfect fruit, but also from extended lees aging. This belief is felt throughout his lineup, with most of his wines undergoing a minimum of 48 months on the lees with some cuvees being aged