One of the very finest wines produced in this less heralded vintage is Egly's 2014 Brut Grand Cru Millésime, a strikingly vinous and enveloping Champagne that wafts from the glass with aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, freshly baked bread, almond paste and honeycomb. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, its textural attack segues into a deep, concentrated mid-palate of exceptional purity and cut, concluding with a long, penetrating and mouthwateringly saline finish. As ever, it's a blend of some 70% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay's greatest terroirs. - 97pts Robert Parker
Winemaker Notes
Pale yellow gold. Aromas of herbed butter, lemons and limes, verbena; Chardonnay-dominant aromas. Precise, refined; flavors of lemon blossom, herbs, white pepper, very long.
About the Producer
“No winemaker in Champagne is more precise or meticulous, from vineyard to cellar.”
“Make no mistake about it, [Egly-Ouriet] is at the very top of the pecking order in Champagne today.”
Francis Egly is the fourth generation of the Egly family to make wines from their exceptionally located, old vine vineyards in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay (home to some of the greatest Pinot Noir that can be found in all of Champagne), where he is considered the finest grower.
