Champagne Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Grand Cru Millésimé - White -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 energy, culminating in 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

The embodiment of Champagne excellence, with 4 stars in the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France)—the ultimate recognition—Egly-Ouriet has earned its reputation through uncompromising standards. Spanning nearly 17 hectares, including 10 hectares classified as Grand Cru (Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay) and two hectares of Premier Cru in the Vrigny terroir, Francis Egly has created a legacy few houses can match, now working alongside his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The balance and finesse of their wines are unparalleled, setting a benchmark for classicism in Champagne.

From the very first cuvée in the range, the style impresses with integrity, blending strength and finesse while showcasing the mastery of Pinot Noir. These are full-bodied champagnes, crafted from very old vines, fermented in barrels, and aged for extended periods to mature and reveal their full potential at the perfect moment. Purity, nobility, and complexity consistently shine through with remarkable regularity.