- BrandEgly Ouriet
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- TypeDessert Wine
- Size700ml
- SKU 210000046508
Egly Ouriet Ratafia Champenois 700ml
A refined liqueur made by combining freshly pressed 100% Grand Cru, estate-grown Pinot Noir juice from a single vintage and eau de vie distilled from estate grapes. Natural sweetness comes from the press juice. Aged in barrel for four years. Bottled by hand and unfiltered. Subtly sweet and well-balanced, velvety texture. Notes of cooked stone fruit, small red berries, warm brown spice.
This rare treasure is among France’s most intriguing and least-known delights. While many spirits enthusiasts and francophiles have enjoyed the pleasures of Pineau des Charentes or Floc de Gascogne, far fewer have discovered the enigmatic mistelle known as Ratafia Champenois. The principle is rooted in tradition: fresh grape must is fortified with grape spirit to halt fermentation entirely, preserving the natural sweetness and fruit purity. The blend then rests in barrel for many years, slowly deepening in flavor and complexity. In the hands of Egly-Ouriet, one of Champagne’s most exacting and respected producers, the result is extraordinary. Their Ratafia is richly textured, with the oxidative rancio character of long aging giving it a nutty, savory depth that makes it as suitable for pairing with dessert as it is for sipping contemplatively on its own.
Notes of dried fruit, honey, roasted nuts, and warm spice mingle with an underlying vinous freshness that speaks to its Champagne origins. This is not the casual refresher of an afternoon spritz, but a contemplative and luxurious indulgence that rewards patience and attention. A true curiosity of the Champagne region and a testament to its versatility, it is an experience no lover of the region’s wines should miss.