{"product_id":"egly-ouriet-blanc-de-noirs-les-crayeres-vieilles-vignes-grand-cru-nv","title":"Egly‑Ouriet Blanc de Noirs “Les Crayères” Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEgly‑Ouriet is a champion of grower Champagne, rooted in Ambonnay’s slopes since 1930. Under Francis Egly’s stewardship, the domaine has achieved iconic status for crafting terroir-pure wines using old-vine plots, extended lees aging, and minimal dosage practices. The estate embodies Burgundian elegance in Champagne form, prioritizing expressiveness and authenticity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrancis Egly upholds artisanal winemaking with hand-harvest, indigenous yeast fermentation, and extended barrel and lees maturation. Les Crayères Blanc de Noirs hails from a revered plot and is vinified in barrel, benefiting from the house’s low-intervention philosophy that emphasizes texture, depth, and purity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Blanc de Noirs comes exclusively from the Les Crayères single-vineyard in Ambonnay—a Grand Cru site planted in 1946 with vines grown on shallow, chalk-rich, south-facing slopes. The terroir offers structure, minerality, and aromatic intensity—a legendary expression of Pinot Noir.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cuvée is a blend of 50% 2015 and 50% 2014 base wines, all 100% Pinot Noir. Fermentation and aging occur in barrel (10% new), followed by around 72 months on lees. Dosage is extremely low at just 1 g\/L. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the glass, pale gold with an alluring mousse. Aromas of red berries, forest fruit, toasted brioche, honey, yuzu confit, and baking spices unfold. The palate is medium-bodied, layered, and energetic, marked by chalky minerality and striking tension, ending in a pristine, saline-tinged finish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExceptionally suited to refined seafood such as oysters, sashimi, or lobster. It also complements charcuterie, creamy poultry dishes, and savory, citrus-accented cuisine—its energy and texture elevate variety of refined plates.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled between 8–10 °C in a tulip-shaped or fine sparkling wine glass to preserve its delicate mousse, aromatic complexity, and nuanced texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThough compelling now, its structure, finesse, and energy point to remarkable longevity. Expect ongoing development in the cellar over the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir (Grand Cru, Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eApproximately 12.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve (2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e98+ – William Kelley (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e98 – La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e97 – Sarah Mayo (The Wine Independent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e96 – Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e96 – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e96 – Vinous (Antonio Galloni)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922278301910,"sku":null,"price":2076.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/EGLY-OURIETBlancdeNoirs_LesCrayeresVieillesVignesGrandCruNV_c5494838-d898-4fb6-8c0b-a55f13ab8107.png?v=1773668175","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/egly-ouriet-blanc-de-noirs-les-crayeres-vieilles-vignes-grand-cru-nv","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}