Domaine Egly-Ouriet Champagne is highly coveted and unforgettable, known as a “cult” wine for fans of powerful yet refined Pinot Noir-based Champagnes. This small family grower produces wines that are remarkable in their concentration and complexity.
With the transition from Michael Egly to his son, Francis, in the 1980s, it became evident that Francis aimed to redefine Champagne. He views his competition as the legendary Burgundy producers rather than other Champagne houses.
Egly's distinctive practices include harvesting very ripe grapes and aging his wines in barrels much longer than most Champagne producers. The result is age-worthy, sumptuous Champagne that is often surreal, representing the pinnacle of Pinot Noir-based wines.
