The Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime 2016 (Disgorged July 2025) is a deeply structured and intensely complex vintage Champagne from one of the region’s most revered grower estates. Produced from Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay, the wine blends predominantly Pinot Noir with Chardonnay, reflecting Francis Egly’s meticulous vineyard work, oak fermentation and extended lees ageing philosophy. The nose reveals baked apple, preserved lemon and ripe stone fruit layered alongside toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and deep chalky minerality, giving the wine remarkable depth and precision.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with exceptionally fine mousse, vibrant natural acidity and a powerful mineral core. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus peel and savoury lees complexity are balanced by saline tension and subtle smoky richness, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding concentration and ageing potential. The 2016 vintage combines ripeness and structure with impressive freshness, giving the wine both immediate detail and long-term cellaring capacity.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime 2016 is a world-class vintage Champagne — structured, mineral and beautifully layered with exceptional depth and finesse. Perfect with lobster, roast poultry, truffle dishes, scallops or aged Comté. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2048+.
