Champagne Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny NV 1888 and the wines were all

and the wines were all transferred to old puncheons for malolactic fermentation

and a full zesty palate

pressed and then transferred into new and used French oak barrels for maturation

tropical fruits and dried honey over a refreshing burst of citrus on the finish with some lightly spiced nougat also present

100% made of Grenache noir with vines aged from 40 to 80 years

Champagne Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny NV 1888 and the wines were allAs always, this is 100% Pinot Meunier from a single, 40 year old, south facing vineyard in Vrigny, a commune located on the Petite Montagne de Reims (very close to Gueux, where Jrme Prvost is based). Straight Pinot Meunier remains a rarity in Champagne, and in Eglys hands it is something unique. Low yields, old vines and ripe fruit make this one of the most intense, layered and opulent Meunier wines kicking around. Its spicy, fruity, fleshy, yet very