Egly-Ouriet isn’t just Champagne—it’s the Champagne somms hoard and collectors dream about. Francis Egly has earned a cult following for his rich, deeply textured wines that drink more like Grand Cru Burgundy with bubbles. He farms old vines, uses super long aging on the lees, and keeps dosage low, letting the vineyards (mostly in Ambonnay) really shine. These are powerful, complex Champagnes with serious structure and soul. We only get a handful of bottles each year.
Les Vignes de Bisseuil 1er Cru Extra Brut ($120) is a Chardonnay-dominant bottling that’s all about crisp tension and bright citrus energy. It’s more linear than the rest of the lineup, but with that unmistakable Egly depth.
V.P. (Vieillissement Prolongé) Grand Cru Extra Brut ($195) is a masterclass in aged Champagne. 84 months on the lees gives it an oxidative depth, savory complexity and creamy texture that rivals vintage prestige cuvées.
Millésimé 2015 Grand Cru Brut ($470) is bold and built to age, full of ripe orchard fruit and spice, with the kind of richness that makes you want to drink it slowly (but good luck with that). This is simply one of THE great vintage Champagnes.