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

Wine:

Sourced from old Grand Cru vines in Ambonnay, with a backbone of two-thirds Pinot Noir, the 2014 Blanc Grand Cru is alive with energy, balance, and refined finesse. Fully barrel-aged, it’s a Champagne that will reward a bit more patience; its vibrant, youthful notes of fresh, juicy fruit will evolve beautifully with time, gaining layers of depth. Already showcasing exceptional freshness and precision, this is a truly stunning bottle with a rare sensuality—perhaps the most enchanting Champagne the estate has crafted. Awarded 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

Egly-Ouriet epitomizes Champagne excellence, earning the highest accolade with a 4-star rating from the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. With nearly 17 hectares, including ten Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzenay, and two Premier Cru sites in Vrigny, Francis Egly has established an exceptional legacy, now continued by his son Charles and daughter Clémence. The unique balance and finesse of these wines set a classic standard that few can match.

From the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet’s style stands out, blending depth and precision and showcasing Pinot Noir with remarkable expertise. These are full-bodied Champagnes, crafted from exceptionally old vines, vinified in barrels, and aged patiently to reach their ideal expression. Each wine consistently offers purity, elegance, and complexity—a true reflection of its distinguished terroir.