{"product_id":"egly-ouriet-champagne-grand-cru-extra-brut-750ml-introductory-price","title":"Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut 750ml (Introductory Price)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eEgly-Ouriet | Grand Cru Extra Brut | Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs | Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne | Practicing Organic\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly-Ouriet is one of Champagne's most revered grower-producers, based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay on the Montagne de Reims. Francis Egly farms his parcels with meticulous care — practicing organic viticulture, harvesting by hand, and working exclusively with indigenous yeasts — producing Champagnes of uncommon depth, vinous texture, and site-driven precision that have earned the domaine a cult following among collectors and sommeliers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Cru Extra Brut is the estate's signature non-vintage cuvée and the definitive expression of the Egly-Ouriet house style. Composed of \u003cstrong\u003e70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fruit is sourced primarily from Ambonnay, with additional parcels from the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Verzenay. These chalk-rich vineyards on the Montagne de Reims produce naturally concentrated fruit with the freshness and structure essential for extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels, including approximately 10% new oak. Malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve natural acidity, energy, and tension. The wine spends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e48 months aging on its lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before disgorgement, and is finished with a dosage of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 grams per liter\u003c\/strong\u003e — bottled unfined and unfiltered. In character, this non-vintage behaves more like a vintage wine, requiring time on cork to fully reveal its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive and beautifully layered on the nose: ripe pear, red apple, raspberry, and citrus peel, with toasted brioche, roasted nuts, gentle spice, and crushed chalk. The palate is concentrated and vinous — fine, energetic mousse, vibrant acidity, and a compelling mineral freshness, with orchard fruit, red berries, grilled citrus, and bitter almond unfolding to a persistent, saline finish. Approachable upon release, yet structured for further bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Champagne for the table — pairs beautifully with oysters, scallops, lobster, smoked salmon, sushi, roasted poultry, pork, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, and aged cheeses such as Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egly-Ouriet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru Extra Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVillages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily Ambonnay; also Bouzy and Verzenay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicing organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalk-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts; French oak barrels (~10% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~48 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate — 94 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although this appears as the 'house' non-vintage, in character it is more akin to a vintage wine that needs some time on cork. Saturated fruit — apricot, spiced apples, grilled lemons — already expressive yet not fully unsprung. Based on 2018 with 40% reserves back to 2016. 100% barrel fermentation. Persistence over pure power, underlined by oak élevage yet not coloured by it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs this is a non-vintage Champagne, base vintages, reserve-wine proportions, dosage, and disgorgement dates may vary by release.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697476563227,"sku":"210000060735","price":121.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/wjy8k04oucvzkjdyeoo9.jpg?v=1785420369","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-grand-cru-extra-brut-750ml-introductory-price","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}