Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes NV (Base 17, Disg. July 24) auckland Intriguing wine for its warm

Intriguing wine for its warm aromatic envelopes and for the elegant spiciness that accompanies the sip

Complex mealy grapefruit and roasted nut characters on the nose

the vineyard has the perfect conditions for the Chardonnay grape variety to grow

as it still possesses a subtle hand

Following a dosage trial (the standard practice here)

Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes NV (Base 17, Disg. July 24) auckland Intriguing wine for its warmThe Ambonnay based Egly Ouriet are a reference point for grower producers in Champagne, known for their impeccable vineyard management and fastidious winemaking skills. Much of their production is raised in oak barrels, with extended aging on lees a feature. Blanc De Noirs is the flagship wine from Egly Ouriet, and the one that first captured the attention of the wider Champagne public. This 100% Pinot Noir cuvee comes from the Les Crayeres vineyard