Champagne. Egly-Ouriet

Egly-Ouriet and its rise to prominence is a relatively recent development. Francis Egly took over the domaine in 1982 and only then they stopped selling grapes to the big houses and quickly became, along with Anselme Selosse, one of the most influential figures in the “grower Champagne” movement. He is considered to be the leading Pinot Noir grower in Champagne. The Egly wines are well known for their rich and opulent Pinot Noir style typical of Ambonnay and a great incorporation of the wood into Champagne maturation. Last year I had the absolute pleasure to be invited by Clémence Egly to visit the famous Egly-Ouriet in Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims.