Egly-Ouriet is a family-owned Champagne company based in Ambonnay, a Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, France. The house is known as one of the most respected “grower Champagnes,” famous for its expressive, terroir-driven style and limited production. Key Facts Location: Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France Founded: 1930s (modern reputation built since the 1980s) Owner/Winemaker: Francis Egly Vineyard Area: Approximately 12 hectares, mainly Grand Cru plots Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, a small amount of Pinot Meunier Background and Family Heritage Egly-Ouriet began as a small Egly family vineyard. Under the leadership of Francis Egly, who took over the estate in the 1980s, the house developed a reputation for precision, low yields, and minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar. The family manages all phases of production, from grape cultivation to bottling. Production and Style Egly-Ouriet champagnes are associated with rich textures, ripe fruit notes, and a pronounced expression of chalky terroirs. The wines are aged for a long time on their lees (sometimes up to 100 months) and are often dosed with little or no sugar. Well-known cuvées include “Brut Tradition Grand Cru”, “Les Vignes de Vrigny”, and “Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes”. Influence and Reputation Egly-Ouriet belongs to the so-called “Special Club” of producers representing the status of top artisanal quality in Champagne. Critics and collectors praise the wines for their consistency and depth; They are often compared to the style of top domains such as Jacques Selosse. Current status The house remains family-owned, with Francis Egly continuing the traditional approach and experimenting with longer aging and terroir selection. The champagnes are distributed worldwide in limited editions and are highly sought after by connoisseurs and sommeliers.
Part of: France