2014 Egly-Ouriet, Brut Millesime Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

One of the very finest wines produced in this less heralded vintage is Egly’s 2014 Brut Grand Cru Millesime, 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. [William Kelley, 14/12/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044