Egly-Ouriet Ratafia Champenois (700ml) ABC321 Since 2008

Since 2008

no oak vanilla

never a bruiser: they aim for elegance and smoothness rather than sheer power

6) and pronounced juniper

Their *1er Cru Brut Tradition* is a classic blend of Pinot Noir

Egly-Ouriet Ratafia Champenois (700ml) ABC321 Since 2008Ratafia is what happens when a Champagne grower decides not to ferment the juice at all. Fresh grape must is fortified with grape spirit a move called mutage which halts fermentation before it can really begin and locks the natural sweetness in place. Most houses make ratafia from whatever fruit is left over; Egly Ouriet does the opposite, using estate Grand Cru fruit from Ambonnay and their own eau de vie, then leaving it to mellow in old barrels for