N/V Vieillissement Prolongé Grand Cru Extra Brut, Egly-Ouriet (2011/2012 Base Vintages)
Egly-Ouriet is one of the most respected and established grower Champagne domaines on the Montagne de Reims, with high-tech and spacious cellars set in Ambonnay. It is run by the hugely talented Francis Egly who is now joined by daughter Clémence. All the vines are classified grand cru, spread across the villages of Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay. Their wines are thrilling and vivacious, with a wonderful vinous intensity, and have quite rightly earned them a cult following. Their Vieillissement Prolongé ('VP') is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, and spends an astonishing 84 months sur lie. This release is a blend of the 2011 and 2012 vinatges (50% each), and was disgorged in July 2020. With a dosage of just 2 grams per litre, it is chalky, persistant, direct, and deep, with an effortless and stylish richness from the extended ageing.