Egly-Ouriet Ambonnay Rouge Cuvee des Grands Cotes Coteaux Champenois 2023

Champagne Egly-Ouriet is known for its dedication to traditional and meticulous winemaking methods. Founded in 1930, Egly-Ouriet has become a cult Champagne producer with a loyal fanbase around the world. They focus on producing single-vineyard, vintage Champagnes, emphasising terroir expression and each vineyard parcel’s unique characteristics. The estate owns and manages vineyards in some of the most prestigious areas of Champagne, including Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay, and others. These Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards are known for their high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, the primary varieties used in Champagne production.

From an old-vine parcel in Ambonnay, Egly’s Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Rouge is about as good as it gets for still Pinot Noir in Champagne.

Weather: The 2023 growing season in Ambonnay was warm and productive, with healthy early vine development leading to generous yields. Rainfall in August increased disease pressure, meaning careful vineyard management and rigorous fruit selection were essential, but the village's well-drained chalk soils and south-facing slopes helped preserve fruit quality. Pinot Noir, Ambonnay's hallmark variety, showed excellent ripeness, concentration and structure, balanced by fresh acidity. The resulting wines are expected to be generous, expressive and approachable in youth, while retaining the depth and ageing potential for which Ambonnay is renowned.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru: Ambonnay
Region: Champagne
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13%
Bottled by hand in July 2025 without fining & filtration
Production: 2700 Bottles
Drink: Now to 2032+

Tasting Note: The bouquet shows aromas of raspberries, minerals, wildflowers and light spice. Silky yet weighty; texture reminiscent of a Chambolle-Musigny. The palate shows notes of red berries, light vanilla, minerals. Very long on the finish.