Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes NV (Base 17, Disg. July 24) auckland Complex mealy grapefruit and roasted

Complex mealy grapefruit and roasted nut characters on the nose

His top vineyards of Clos St-Jacques and Bonne-Mares rival the greats of Côte d’Or

Since Henri Lurton took over in 1992

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

Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes NV (Base 17, Disg. July 24) auckland Complex mealy grapefruit and roastedThe 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