Egly-Ouriet

Vieillisement Prolongé (V.P) Extra Brut Champagne Blend

9.3195 ratings
9.476 pro ratings
Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Egly always overperforms

Egly always overperforms

Nov 14th, 2021
Shay A
9.5

Disgorged 2018 after 84 months on the lees.

This is Egly-Ouriet’s late disgorged offering, and it’s another scintillating champagne that seals my opinion that they are my favorite producer across all offerings. The texture, complexity and character of these champagnes check off every box for me. I’m always chasing Jacques Selosse, and while that’s a goal that will never be achieved (because Selosse champagnes have no equal), this is the closest I’ve come to in regards to style and complexity. Surprisingly, this only has one extra year on the lees compared to their Les Crayeres offering (my favorite), and it’s much more vinous. The aromatics here are ripe, rich and slightly oxidized golden delicious apple, pear, honeyed apricot, orange blossom, and almond croissant. Very fine mousse, to where this almost goes more old white burgundy in style, but still retaining sharp acidity. The palate shows so many floral (honeysuckle) notes alongside more pear and apricot, with a kiss of red fruits and chamomile. Extremely lengthy finish that trends toward caramel but continues to a more tart side instead of sweet. I need to get my hands on an older bottle.

Disgorged 2018 after 84 months on the lees.

This is Egly-Ouriet’s late disgorged offering, and it’s another scintillating champagne that seals my opinion that they are my favorite producer across all offerings. The texture, complexity and character of these champagnes check off every box for me. I’m always chasing Jacques Selosse, and while that’s a goal that will never be achieved (because Selosse champagnes have no equal), this is the closest I’ve come to in regards to style and complexity. Surprisingly, this only has one extra year on the lees compared to their Les Crayeres offering (my favorite), and it’s much more vinous. The aromatics here are ripe, rich and slightly oxidized golden delicious apple, pear, honeyed apricot, orange blossom, and almond croissant. Very fine mousse, to where this almost goes more old white burgundy in style, but still retaining sharp acidity. The palate shows so many floral (honeysuckle) notes alongside more pear and apricot, with a kiss of red fruits and chamomile. Extremely lengthy finish that trends toward caramel but continues to a more tart side instead of sweet. I need to get my hands on an older bottle.

Sep 9th, 2020
Rubychick

So much love ♥️

So much love ♥️

Sep 21st, 2019
Vito Sergio Parente

Power and finesse.

Power and finesse.

Jun 5th, 2018
Bob McDonald

Base is from the 2009 vintage and disgorged May 2017. Aged for 80 months on Lees. Approx 70% Pinot Noir. Toasty Bready Spicy Savoury Nutty. Roots in the chalk gives the wine texture and freshness with lively acidity.

Base is from the 2009 vintage and disgorged May 2017. Aged for 80 months on Lees. Approx 70% Pinot Noir. Toasty Bready Spicy Savoury Nutty. Roots in the chalk gives the wine texture and freshness with lively acidity.

Mar 16th, 2018
Ed Lehrman

Delicious

Delicious

Dec 27th, 2017
Bryant Bickel

08 Disgorge. Toasty, marscapone, almond nutty notes, dried lemon, showing its age, but still drinking well.

08 Disgorge. Toasty, marscapone, almond nutty notes, dried lemon, showing its age, but still drinking well.

Nov 1st, 2016
Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.6

Viellessement prolongé. Egly Ouriet. Un avión.

Viellessement prolongé. Egly Ouriet. Un avión.

Apr 14th, 2016
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.5

Always awesome. July 14 disgorge. Fabulous density and verve

Always awesome. July 14 disgorge. Fabulous density and verve

Feb 14th, 2016
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.4

Great depth of flavor, great finish; finesse & richness at once.

Great depth of flavor, great finish; finesse & richness at once.

Jan 6th, 2016