Champagne Egly-Ouriet - Ratafia de Champagne - Ratafia

Wine:

Ratafia de Champagne is a liqueur wine made from pinot noir mutated with marc de Champagne, all aged for four years in oak barrels. It is a pure marvel, with an exquisite sweetness, very marked by the fresh grapes aromas, which can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a foie gras, or even with a dessert, a fruit salad or an apple pie for example. A very rare bottle because the estate produces few of them and exports almost all of its production.

Vinification:

From 100% pinot noir from the 2018 harvest. Hand harvested. Once the grapes are pressed, a well-defined quantity is taken to elaborate the Ratafia champenois. Then the wine distillate, an alcohol at 94.4 ° obtained from grape juice, the best producers use fine or marc de Champagne, will be mixed with the must of the harvest. It will be put back in a barrel for an ageing of 10 months at least. This one has been patinated by 4 years of ageing in oak barrels.

Color:

Slightly pinkish color, brilliant, amber reflections.

Nose:

This is an unusual aroma, with notes of grapes on the palate.

Palate:

The texture is exceptionally elegant and fruity, almost like a liqueur—a wine with a soft, noble, and refreshing character that brings you incredibly close to the essence of the grape. An absolute delight!

Temperature:

To be served between 10 and 12°C. The opened bottle can be kept for several weeks in the refrigerator without worry.

Food and wine pairing:

This Ratafia can be associated with a foie gras, as an aperitif, or even on a dessert, a fruit salad or an apple pie for example, can also be appreciated at the end of the meal, as a digestive!

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Egly-Ouriet epitomizes Champagne excellence, earning the highest accolade with a 4-star rating from the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. With nearly 17 hectares, including ten Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay, and two Premier Cru sites in Vrigny, Francis Egly has established an exceptional legacy, now continued by his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The unique balance and finesse of these wines set a classic standard that few can match.

From the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet’s style stands out, blending depth and precision and showcasing Pinot Noir with remarkable expertise. These are full-bodied Champagnes, crafted from exceptionally old vines, vinified in barrels, and aged patiently to reach their ideal expression. Each wine consistently offers purity, elegance, and complexity—a true reflection of its distinguished terroir.