NV Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Brut Champagne, France Margins Quality is our utmost principle

Quality is our utmost principle

and green apples frame an ebullient palate marked but not dominated by oxidation

The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry

Grape: Alibernet (a cross between Alicante Henri Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon)

Effortlessly drinkable but rewards detective work if you’re in the mood

NV Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Brut Champagne, France Margins Quality is our utmost principlea blend of one third Pinot Noir, one third Chardonnay, and one third Pinot Meunier, sourced from a 3. 5 hectare parcel in the village of Trigny, directly adjacent to Merfy. The vines, over 40 years old, are rooted in sandy soil with some clay. The blend consists of 50% from the 2018 vintage, 30% from 2017, and 20% from 2016. Practicing organic farming, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeast, undergoes no malolactic fermentation, and is fermented