Egly-Ouriet "Les Vignes de Vrigny" 1er Cru Extra Brut NV 750ML

The terrific NV Champagne Premier Cru Les Vignes De Vrigny is a rich, powerful, full-bodied yet incredibly elegant effort that offers a rare mix of both richness and freshness. Plenty of orchard fruits, some stone minerality, a vibrant, seamless mousse, and a crisp finish all make for a viscerally thrilling Champagne that I’m sure will keep for at least another decade. This cuvée is all Pinot Meunier and it shows in the depth and richness on the palate.

Bright and deeply golden in color, with a rich nose of roasted nut and a fine, pointillist bead carrying notes of dried raspberry, white truffle, quince paste, chamomile and oyster shell. Soft orange peel acidity and a tang of salinity keep this fresh on the palate and drive the long, creamy finish. Reminiscent of Spain's Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco, but with bubbles.

The NV (2021) Extra Brut Les Vignes de Vrigny, 100% Meunier, is superb in this release. Aromatic, vibrant and beautifully sculpted in the glass, the 2021-base edition is terrific, especially considering the challenges of the 2021 harvest. There’s gorgeous tension and energy here, not to mention tons of pure class. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2025.