1er Cru "Vignes de Bisseuil" Brut Egly-Ouriet Champagne 0.75l

1er Cru "Vignes de Bisseuil" Brut Egly-Ouriet - Champagne

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Origin

The house Egly-Ouriet is one of the most renowned wineries in the Champagne. The plots in Bisseuil (Premier Cru) are located in the Montagne de Reims and are characterized by calcareous soils with a chalk subsoil. These give the wines tension, precision and mineral depth. The vines are sustainably managed and cultivated with low yields to achieve maximum expression.

Ausbau

The cuvée is based on Chardonnay. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified traditionally. Some of the base wines mature in wooden barrelsbefore the second fermentation in the bottle. The champagne remains on the lees for several years, which gives it structure and complexity. The dosage is kept moderate in order to clearly emphasize the origin.

Aroma and taste

In the glass, the champagne appears brilliant golden yellow with fine bubbles. The nose reveals notes of ripe apple, pear and citrus zest, accompanied by brioche and toasted almonds. On the palate it appears powerful and precise powerful and precise, with a fine acid structure and mineral tension. The texture is creamy, the aftertaste long and salty.

Food recommendations

Ideal as Aperitif or with oysters, seafood and grilled fish. Also suitable for poultry dishes with light sauce or aged Comté. Served at 10–12 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The conditions in the Montagne de Reims are characterized by a cool climate and calcareous soils that promote slow ripening. The wines from Bisseuil often show a good balance between freshness, structure and mineral clarity.

Conclusion

The 1er Cru "Vignes de Bisseuil" Brut from Egly-Ouriet stands for a structural, terroir-driven style with clear fruit and precise minerality. An elegant champagne with depth, tension and lasting expression.