Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru Les Vignes de Bisseuil NV

Region: Champagne 

Variety: Chardonnay

What's in the glass: As always, this makes for a fascinating contrast to the rest of the range—the Egly approach applied to Chardonnay. Expect waves of orchard fruit, white flowers, fresh butter and almond oil notes. Yes, there is richness and texture, but the wine is also bright and full of energy with a powdery, pithy close. It has all the vinosity, complexity and tension for which this great grower is renowned.