Egly-Ouriet ‘Les Prémices’ Extra Brut Champagne

JS93 Nicely bright, showing lovely and delicious fruit, this is medium-bodied and round with melons and pears. From a vineyard in Trigny. Base wine 2021. Three years on the lees. A blend of one-third each of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. Dosage 2 g/L. Available at the end of 2025. Drink now.

Estate Notes: Egly-Ouriet’s “Les Prémices” is a compelling expression of grower Champagne offering a direct window into the meticulous craftsmanship that has made Francis Egly a legend among collectors. Born from the chalky soils of Trigny this cuvée captures the domaine’s signature power and vinous intensity delivering the structural complexity typically reserved for the world’s most sought-after bottles.

On the palate, it is a high-energy display of balance, blending equal parts Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier into a profile defined by crisp orchard fruits, white flowers, and a distinct, saline minerality. Aged for 36 months on the lees and finished with a very low dosage, it delivers a remarkably pure and focused experience that will cellar beautifully for years to come.