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We invite you to explore Emperor Champagne's entire range of French Champagne, Champagne glasses and champagne accessories. We stock well-known champagne brands, like Veuve Clicquot and Bollinger, through to artisinal producers like Pierre Paillard and Egly Ouriet. Plus we have some Emperor exclusive champagnes that offer excellent drinking and value, such as Charles Collin and De Sousa.
Region: Ambonnay
Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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There is so much going on and if you have any issues with sulphur and prefer low or no dosage champagne, you have arrived at a great example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","created_at":"2018-12-10T09:44:20+11:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Rosé","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","malo-lactic fermenation","Organic","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red delicious","Taste: Sulphur Free","Taste: Technical","Taste: Vegan","Taste: Vegetarian Friendly","Taste: wild raspberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Taste: Wild Yeasts","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13924812095597,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_SHAMAN_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14665661186157,"product_id":1497634963565,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-23T11:25:56+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T11:26:41+10:00","alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","width":467,"height":587,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","variant_ids":[13924812095597]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"},"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","width":467}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 100% Biodynamically produced with zero sulphur and zero dosage (sugar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dry styled Rosé with plenty of fruit and body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with \u003c\/span\u003espice-rubbed (Pork, Chicken) or smoked Salmon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Made two-thirds from grand cru Chardonnay, it owes its pretty mid-rose pink to grand cru Pinot Noir. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru
Brut
Ambonnay
Club Price $189.05 (?)
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Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $158.65 (?)
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Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Ratafia de Champagne
Ratafia
Ambonnay
Club Price $108.30 (?)
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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayères" Lieu-dit
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $369.55 (?)
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Please allow 2 extra days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003eroast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"From a single lieu-dit, ‘Les Crayères’, planted in shallow soils in 1946, this warm amphitheatre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh up the Ambonnay slope epitomises the golden sunlight, glowing warmth and magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral expression of Egly-Ouriet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHedonistic aromas of black cherries, plum pie and violets erupt in grand cru red Burgundy proportions, backed with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\" \u003c\/span\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-29T16:07:07+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-29T16:08:03+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Biodynamic","Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","Rare Collection","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Dark Chocolate","Taste: Full Bodied","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Plum","Taste: Spice","Taste: Violet"],"price":38995,"price_min":38995,"price_max":38995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6834517409820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_VV_BDN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586865795181,"product_id":541029826588,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:09:02+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:47:42+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728862","variant_ids":[6834517409820]},"available":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. \"Les Crayères\" Lieu-dit - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":38995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":814487896173,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056613"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728862"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728862","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":814487896173,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056613"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056613","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please allow 2 extra days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003eroast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"From a single lieu-dit, ‘Les Crayères’, planted in shallow soils in 1946, this warm amphitheatre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh up the Ambonnay slope epitomises the golden sunlight, glowing warmth and magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral expression of Egly-Ouriet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHedonistic aromas of black cherries, plum pie and violets erupt in grand cru red Burgundy proportions, backed with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\" \u003c\/span\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $264.10 (?)
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Francis Egly’s genius is on grand display here in achieving acidity so lively and so focused and yet, at the same time, ripe, full and enticing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the more profound in the traumatic 2011 season. Chalk minerality underscores \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery magnificent moment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay with 5% Red wine from Ambonnay. 48 months on lees and only 2 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e) is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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Finally, a Gravadlax style Salmon cured with dill would pick up those herbal and red berry elements with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-03-01T17:18:30+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-29T15:21:41+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Rosé","tags":["Biodynamic","Grower","Rare Collection","Region: Ambonnay","Rose","Taste: 40% Resere Wines","Taste: Christmas cake","Taste: Full Bodied","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Lively","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Spice","Year: NV"],"price":27895,"price_min":27895,"price_max":27895,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6833554620444,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_ROSE_GRAND_CRU_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586869203053,"product_id":540995551260,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:11:22+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:46:06+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728766","variant_ids":[6833554620444]},"available":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":27895,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":814493335661,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056615"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728766"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728766","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":814493335661,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056615"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-rose-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056615","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with a \u003c\/span\u003eLobster Roll and Kewpie mayonnaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRumbling power with delicate finesse, this is a rosé of medium-salmon hue, bursting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexuberance and beguiling transparency of Ambonnay pinot noir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensational perfume of rose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehip, red cherry and mixed spice heralds a rosé that sings with the magnificent red-fruits purity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe village, to a thundering undercurrent of grand complexity of dark fruit cake and spice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet at every instant it is light, refreshing and breathtakingly energetic. Francis Egly’s genius is on grand display here in achieving acidity so lively and so focused and yet, at the same time, ripe, full and enticing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the more profound in the traumatic 2011 season. Chalk minerality underscores \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery magnificent moment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay with 5% Red wine from Ambonnay. 48 months on lees and only 2 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e) is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Millesime '09
Prestige
2009
Ambonnay
Club Price $328.70 (?)
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Emperor Champagne
Vegan Champagne Gift Pack
Gift Pack
Ambonnay
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Rosé Grand Cru Brut Zero '12
Rosé
2012
Ambonnay
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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If you can wait a little, store it in your cellar for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foods. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet V.P. Vieillissement Prolongé Grand Cru
Prestige
Ambonnay
Club Price $265.05 (?)
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The fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay - all great Grand Cru, Pinot Noir vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended lees ageing grants such harmony of bubbles and wine, so much length, complexity and texture, that the dosage can be lowered to a bare minimum, and the result is a vinous, pure Champagne. After 7 odd years in the cellar, this Cuvée expresses its full power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru V.P. Vieillissement Prolonge is Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Verzenay that spent 80 months on its lees. This is the most intense wine in the Egly-Ouriet line-up. White truffles, roasted nuts, honey and candied apricots are layered beautifully in this creamy, expansive Champagne. Early tertiary notes make this an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Disgorged May, 2017. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2026.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinification and élevage in oak casks for the most part, with the dosage being less than 2 grams per litre, making it an extra brut. Oh did we mention it is unfiltered? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely would we suggest this however looking at the sheer intensity and power of this wine, we are thinking a Bistecca alla Fiorentina which is made from a particular breed of cow called Chianina would be perfect. Cook this simply with olive oil, salt and rosemary and add some truffled potatoes into the mix. If you're feeling fancy, potato dauphinoise. 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The fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay - all great Grand Cru, Pinot Noir vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended lees ageing grants such harmony of bubbles and wine, so much length, complexity and texture, that the dosage can be lowered to a bare minimum, and the result is a vinous, pure Champagne. After 7 odd years in the cellar, this Cuvée expresses its full power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru V.P. Vieillissement Prolonge is Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Verzenay that spent 80 months on its lees. This is the most intense wine in the Egly-Ouriet line-up. White truffles, roasted nuts, honey and candied apricots are layered beautifully in this creamy, expansive Champagne. Early tertiary notes make this an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Disgorged May, 2017. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2026.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinification and élevage in oak casks for the most part, with the dosage being less than 2 grams per litre, making it an extra brut. Oh did we mention it is unfiltered? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely would we suggest this however looking at the sheer intensity and power of this wine, we are thinking a Bistecca alla Fiorentina which is made from a particular breed of cow called Chianina would be perfect. Cook this simply with olive oil, salt and rosemary and add some truffled potatoes into the mix. If you're feeling fancy, potato dauphinoise. Pure indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e"}