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Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noirs Ambonnay Grand Cru

About this product

The reference blanc de noirs Champagne — Pinot Noir from old-vine Ambonnay Grand Cru vineyards (biodynamic farming, average vine age 40+ years). White wine from a black-skinned grape, with no skin contact: the colour is near-colourless, yet the depth, structure, and richness are extraordinary. The wine ages beautifully for 10–15 years, developing extraordinary complexity. BC: Classic Wine Imports [NEEDS VERIFICATION]. CAD $150–$200.

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colourpale gold

nosered fruit impression (raspberry, strawberry) despite white colour, mineral, brioche, wild yeast

palatestructured, full-bodied for Champagne; 10–15 year ageing

Service

temp c10°C

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Tasting profile

red fruit impression (raspberry, strawberry) despite white colour, mineral, brioche, wild yeast

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Pairings

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Meat poultry

Foie gras with Champagne jelly uses the wine as both cooking liquid and companion; Egly-Ouriet's Pinot Noir base and depth make it one of the finest Champagnes for foie gras; brioche mirrors the wine's own toasted brioche notes

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meat

Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noirs Ambonnay's powerful Pinot character pairs with duck; Ambonnay's black grapes demand dark meat

classic main

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food

Egly-Ouriet's powerful Pinot Noir character from Ambonnay pairs with the earthy arancini; both are richly structured

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starter

Egly-Ouriet's blank de noirs (old-vine Ambonnay Pinot Noir) with warm oysters — the warmth of the oyster amplifies its brine character, which is perfectly absorbed by the Champagne's rich yet mineral structure. The blank de noirs provides the rare experience of a red fruit-impression white wine meeting saline mineral food.

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seafood

French sturgeon caviar from Périgord and a grower Champagne of artisan integrity are both expressions of French product quality; the Blanc de Noirs' structure bridges the caviar's brine while its depth matches the eggs' richness

established aperitif

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Meat poultry

Egly-Ouriet's Pinot Noir-dominant structure makes it one of the few Champagnes that works with roasted poultry; wild mushrooms bridge the wine's earthy secondary notes; the bubbles lift the cream jus

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Charcuterie cheese

Egly-Ouriet's Pinot Noir structure and earthy secondary notes are proportioned for a mild washed-rind; Reblochon fermier's cream-mushroom provides the bridge; a sophisticated Champagne-cheese combination

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