Champagne Egly-Ouriet - Champagne Grand Cru - Brut Grand Cru Millésimé - Blanc - 2008

Wine:

Rated 100/100 by Parker, the 2008 white Grand Cru Champagne is likely the greatest vintage of the decade, driven by an extraordinary year. Bottled in 2009 with very low dosage, it has now reached its peak, showcasing the full complexity, power, and intensity of Pinot Noir. Notes of praline, toasted bread, and white fruits glide over a framework of inimitable chalky tension. The bubbles are exceptionally fine, leading to an endless finish. This is a monumental Champagne, exemplifying the very best that the region has achieved over the past 30 years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification with indigenous yeasts and in oak barrels. Long ageing on lees for 98 months before disgorging. Unfiltered wine.

Dosage: 4gr/l.

Color:

Brilliant golden hue with lively, fine bubbles.

Nose:

Aromas of praline and toasted bread mingle with notes of white fruits.

Palate:

This cuvée captures the full complexity, power, and intensity of Pinot Noir, with a distinctive minerality. The bubbles are incredibly refined, leading to a long and elegant finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038 and beyond for enthusiasts

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.