Champagne Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Grand Cru Millésimé - Blanc -2014

Wine:

Crafted from old vines in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, with two-thirds Pinot Noir, the 2014 white Grand Cru Champagne is a wine bursting with energy, offering exquisite harmony and finesse. Entirely vinified in barrels, it still benefits from a few more years of aging in the cellar. Its youthful aromas of fresh, juicy fruits will evolve, gaining even more depth, with a remarkable freshness and precision already evident today. This is a truly fabulous bottle, exuding rare sensuality—perhaps the most enchanting of all the champagnes produced by the estate. Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified entirely in barrels, 96 months in the cellar. Bottled in 2015.

Dosage 1g/l.

Color:

Bright gold with lively, fine bubbles.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic palette marked by scents of fresh bread, honey, iodized flavors, yellow fruit (pear and apple) and notes of fresh mint.

Palate:

Fresh and precise, this Champagne reveals finesse, harmony and dynamism, with a long, deep finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Creamed poultry, piece of veal with oyster mushrooms, sea bass with Champagne sauce, langoustine carpaccio and scallops with bronzed fennel.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

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.