{"product_id":"egly-ouriet-brut-grand-cru-nv","title":"Egly‑Ouriet Brut 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, based in Ambonnay, was founded in 1930 and is now led by Francis Egly, the fourth generation of the family. Recognized as a leading grower Champagne producer, the estate cultivates Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Verzenay, and Bouzy. Francis’ organic practices, extended lees aging, and restrained dosage translate into terroir-driven, Burgundian-style Champagnes revered for their depth, purity, and individuality.\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 and his team hand-harvest the grapes and ferment using indigenous yeasts in older oak barrels (about 10% new). The wine is aged extensively—typically 48 months or more—on the lees and bottled unfined and unfiltered, highlighting an ethos of minimal intervention and expressive nuance.\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\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Brut Grand Cru NV draws from 90% Ambonnay Grand Cru and 10% from Bouzy and Verzenay, all planted on chalky, south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims. These Grand Cru hillside sites provide excellent drainage and warmth—conditions that yield rich, structured fruit with a mineral backbone.\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\"\u003eComprised of approximately 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the base wine (about 50% from 2019, 30% from 2018, and 20% from 2017) undergoes barrel fermentation and aging in oak, followed by around 48 months on lees. With no malolactic conversion, a low dosage of 2 g\/L preserves freshness and precision. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\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\"\u003eIt pours a soft golden hue with radiant bubbles. The nose unfolds layers of baked apple, citrus, brioche, and toasted spice alongside delicate floral notes. On the palate, the texture is smooth yet dynamic—rich and concentrated, balanced by tangy acidity, chalky minerality, and a long, saline 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\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e“Very chalky and mineral… tight, almost austere,”\u003c\/i\u003e observed one critic.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eReddit tasters noted \u003ci\u003e“very acidic, very bubbly… overwhelmingly green apple,”\u003c\/i\u003e offering a more youthful and zesty expression.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\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\"\u003eVersatile and refined, this Brut Grand Cru NV complements seafood (oysters, sashimi), shellfish, creamy poultry, aged cheeses, and Asian-accented dishes. Its textural complexity and mineral drive make it an elegant match across savory and delicate fare.\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\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe well chilled—between 8 to 10 °C—in a tulip-shaped or fine sparkling glass to showcase its aromatics, mousse finesse, and layered palate.\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\"\u003eBeautiful now, the wine also offers excellent cellaring potential. Its balanced structure, precise acid backbone, and lees-derived complexity suggest it can evolve gracefully for another 10–15 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\"\u003e70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay\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\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\"\u003e96 – James Suckling\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e95 – Decanter\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e92+ – Wine Advocate (William Kelley)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAntonio Galloni (Vinous) – 92\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922278334678,"sku":null,"price":719.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-grand-cru-nv","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}