Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Brut Rosé - Rosé

Wine:

Entirely vinified in oak barrels, the Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne stands out with its bold and generous character. It is based primarily on the 2017 harvest, complemented by 30% from 2016 and 20% reserve wines, including a touch of Pinot Noir from Coteaux Champenois. This rosé captivates with aromas of Morello cherries, red fruits, pepper, and curry, offering a delicate and refined mouthfeel, lively bubbles, and a stunning finish. It's both a vinous and subtle rosé, perfect for pairing with dishes like duck with red fruits, spiced sweetbreads, or even seared lobster with shellfish oil. Simply exceptional!

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified with indigenous yeasts and entirely in oak barrels, base 2017 completed by 30% 2016, 20% reserve wines 2015 including 5% pinot noir from Coteaux Champenois. Long aging on lees for 48 months before disgorgement. Unfiltered wine.

Dosage: 2 gr/l.

Color:

Pastel pink, clear, twisted with fine and regular bubbles.

Nose:

Gourmet aromas of morello cherries, red fruits and spices.

Palate:

Delicate and refined , with a pleasant structure associated with a swirling bubble, this champagne is both vinous and very subtle.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck with red fruits, sweetbreads with sweet spices, Asian dishes, lobster simply snacked and drizzled with shellfish oil.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Egly-Ouriet, the embodiment of Champagne excellence and awarded 3 stars in the RVF Guide, has earned a reputation as one of the most demanding and exceptional producers.

With nearly 17 hectares under vine, including ten classified as Grand Cru (Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay), Francis Egly continues to craft extraordinary wines that few can match, now with the support of his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The balance and finesse of these wines are unparalleled, showcasing a timeless classicism.

From the very first cuvée in the range, one is captivated by the integrity of the style, which combines power and precision, skillfully handling Pinot Noir. These are robust champagnes, shaped by very old vines, vinified in barrels, and aged extensively in cellars to reach their peak at just the right moment. Purity, nobility, and depth are delivered with impressive consistency.