Champagne Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny NV 1888 and a full zesty palate

and a full zesty palate

The perfect chord

Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred in the following Spring

pressed and then transferred into new and used French oak barrels for maturation

A perfect balance between freshness and delicacy with fruity flavors very present on the finish

Champagne Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny NV 1888 and a full zesty palateAs always, this is 100% Pinot Meunier from a single, 40 year old, south facing vineyard in Vrigny, a commune located on the Petite Montagne de Reims (very close to Gueux, where Jrme Prvost is based). Straight Pinot Meunier remains a rarity in Champagne, and in Eglys hands it is something unique. Low yields, old vines and ripe fruit make this one of the most intense, layered and opulent Meunier wines kicking around. Its spicy, fruity, fleshy, yet very