NV Egly Ouriet ‘Les Vignes de Vrigny’ Brut

The NV Brut Les Vignes de Vrigny 1er Cru is bright, focused and easy to drink young. Citrus peel, almond and white flowers, along with soft contours and a silky texture, are some of the signatures in this very pretty and expressive pure Meunier. The current release is based on 2013, with 50% reserve wines from 2012 and 2011. Disgorged December 2017. Dosage is 2-3 grams per liter.
Estate Notes: Aromas of apricots, herbs, light cream. Supple and fresh; harmonious and balanced. Hand-harvested. Fermented on indigenous yeasts in tank. Base vintage 2012, making up 50% of the blend; the rest 2011 and 2010. Aged in bottle for three years. Dosage 2-3 grams/L. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 100% Pinot Meunier. Estate vineyards (just under five acres) planted exclusively to Pinot Meunier on chalky soils (rated premier cru) on the Montagne de Reims. AGE OF VINES: 40 years, on average