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Egly-Ouriet, “Les Vignes de Vrigny” Premier Cru
Hundreds of Champagne producers bottle 100% Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, but only a few names spring to mind when it comes to crafting pure, top-shelf Pinot Meunier: culty Prevost, Chartogne-Taillet, Bérêche, Mignon, Laherte Frères, and, of course, Egly-Ouriet. In the 21st decade, Egly-Ouriet has gone from budding star to global legend with instant sellouts, ever-climbing prices, and some of the highest marks grower champagne has ever seen. In other words, an Egly investment is bullish for life! Fortunately for all of you, the price for “Les Vignes de Vrigny” remains in the realm of sanity—comfortably seated in the double digits—and is one of the most unique gems of the lineup. Every “Vignes de Vrigny” we’ve ever tasted has proven Meunier stands shoulder to shoulder with Pinot Noir as a single varietal Champagne. Just check out some of the snippets from current reviews circulating around: “bready, leesy, chalky,” “very complex and delicious,” “a great balance of power and finesse,” and Galloni’s Vinous says “what impresses me about this release of Egly’s pure Meunier is its translucence and finesse.”
