Egly-Ouriet Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru Extra Brut NV

Debuting in 2022, this is the third release of Egly’s sole Chardonnay-dominant cuvée—and the second to fold in three vintages. It’s drawn from a south-facing plot in Bisseuil, just east of Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. While those two villages are Pinot country, Bisseuil is the outlier—the only village in the area with more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir.

Egly’s Bisseuil holding spans 1.5 hectares across two lieux-dits, now farmed by the family for more than seven years (acquired by Francis and Annick in anticipation of Clémence and Charles joining the domaine). Average vine age sits around 40 years. Les Vignes de Bisseuil was vinified in barrel and rested four years in the cellar before disgorgement.

Base 2019, Disgorged July 2024.