NV Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Brut Champagne, France Margins François farms meunier vines of

François farms meunier vines of 10 and 25 years old with the same organic rigor he applies elsewhere

Typical of their reds

The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry

Grape: Alibernet (a cross between Alicante Henri Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon)

Effortlessly drinkable but rewards detective work if you’re in the mood

NV Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Brut Champagne, France Margins François farms meunier vines ofa blend of one third Pinot Noir, one third Chardonnay, and one third Pinot Meunier, sourced from a 3. 5 hectare parcel in the village of Trigny, directly adjacent to Merfy. The vines, over 40 years old, are rooted in sandy soil with some clay. The blend consists of 50% from the 2018 vintage, 30% from 2017, and 20% from 2016. Practicing organic farming, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeast, undergoes no malolactic fermentation, and is fermented