Champagne Egly-Ouriet - 'Millesime' Grand Cru 2012 750ml
The Champagne Egly-Ouriet ‘Millésime’ Grand Cru 2012 is a testament to the exceptional terroir of Ambonnay and the meticulous craftsmanship of Francis Egly. Produced only in outstanding vintages, this Grand Cru Champagne is composed of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from old vines, vinified and aged with care to express both power and refinement.
Aged extensively on lees for over 8 years, the 2012 vintage reveals complex layers of baked apple, pear, roasted hazelnut, and toasted brioche, lifted by precise minerality and a refined mousse. The palate is full-bodied yet perfectly balanced, leading to a long, elegant finish. This is Champagne of great depth, suitable for cellaring or luxurious enjoyment today.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baked apple, pear, toasted brioche, and hazelnut
Palate: Full-bodied, layered, and elegant with fine acidity
Finish: Long, complex, and mineral-driven
Expert Ratings
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 99 Points
More About The Winery
Founded in Ambonnay, Champagne Egly-Ouriet has become one of the most celebrated grower-Champagnes of our time. When Francis Egly took over the family estate in 1982, he shifted from selling grapes to négociants to producing wines that today rank among the benchmarks of the Champagne winemaking movement, often mentioned alongside pioneers like Anselme Selosse.
Egly-Ouriet farms 12 hectares, mostly Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, with additional holdings in Bouzy, Verzenay, and Vrigny. The vineyards are planted to 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and a small parcel of Pinot Meunier, with some vines dating back to 1947. Francis Egly’s philosophy is rooted in meticulous vineyard work, late harvesting for ripe fruit, and minimal intervention in the cellar.
Base wines are vinified in seasoned Burgundy oak barrels, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Extended lees ageing is a hallmark of the domaine: Brut Tradition and Vignes de Vrigny spend a minimum of 3 years sur lattes, while other cuvées rest far longer, gaining depth, complexity, and ageing potential. Recently, cellar temperature control has further reduced the need for sulfur additions.
Beyond its acclaimed Champagnes, Egly-Ouriet also produces some of the most coveted still Coteaux Champenois Pinot Noirs—Burgundian in stature, profound in character, and made in very limited quantities.
Today, Champagne Egly-Ouriet is sought worldwide by collectors, sommeliers, and enthusiasts for wines that combine power, structure, terroir expression, and longevity.