Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime 2014
HK$ 4,547.10
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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.
Features
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels (10% new). Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing in bottle of 96 months and a final dosage of 2.5 g/l (Extra Brut).
Description
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime is an exceptional champagne that represents the pinnacle of viticulture in Champagne, France. This wine, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, comes from the prestigious terroirs of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims. These vineyards are located in a south-southeast orientation and grow in a chalky loam soil, ideal conditions for these grape varieties.
Winemaking
Cultivation is done conventionally, and harvesting is done by hand in small crates, selecting only the grapes that have reached optimum ripeness in the sun. This careful selection is crucial to guarantee the quality of the wine.
Once harvested, the grapes undergo spontaneous, thermoregulated fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This process allows for precise temperature control, which is essential to preserve the delicate aromas and flavours of the grapes. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the flavour profile.
The second fermentation in the bottle, which is crucial for Champagne production, is followed by 96 months of storage on the lees. This extended period of ageing on the lees contributes significantly to the complexity, texture and aromas of the champagne. Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime was disgorged with a final light dosage of only 1g/l, classifying it as extra-brut.
Taste
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millésime is renowned for its exceptional aromatic profile and silky texture. On tasting, it reveals notes of pear, mirabelle plum, freshly baked bread, almond paste and honeycomb. Its body is robust and enveloping, offering a rich and complex taste experience. The purity and cut of its mid-palate are exceptional, culminating in a long, penetrating and deliciously saline finish.
This champagne stands out not only for its intensity and concentration, but also for its freshness and delicacy, a duality that makes it a truly memorable champagne. This wine's ability to balance power with finesse is a testament to the skill of the winemaker and the quality of the Ambonnay vineyards.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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