Champagne
Champagne, the epitome of elegance and celebration, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sparkling wines. As one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, Champagne has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs with its exceptional quality, refined craftsmanship, and iconic vineyards.
Historically, Champagne has been dominated by some world-acclaimed Champagne House, which source grapes and harvest from Champagne growers. These famous Grandes Marques include Louis Roederer (Cristal), Dom Pérignon, Krug, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Bollinger, all of them are revered for their notable names that display unrivalled winemaking prestige and pedigree.
In the recent decade, the emerging Grower Champagne trend in Champagne is shaking up the industry by challenging the dominance of the big Champagne houses. These small-scale producers, also known as "Récoltant-Manipulant" or RM, grow their own grapes and produce their own Champagne, showcasing the unique terroir and character of their vineyards. Jacques Selosse, Ulysse Collin, and Champagne Vilmart & Cie are among the most prominent names in this trend, producing some truly artisanal and terroir-driven Champagnes.
Champagne is primarily made from three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes are carefully selected and blended to create a harmonious and complex flavour profile. Chardonnay contributes elegance, freshness, and finesse, while Pinot Noir adds structure, depth, and fruitiness. Pinot Meunier brings a touch of roundness and vibrancy to the blend.
The region of Champagne is divided into several distinct sub-regions, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Each sub-region has its unique terroir, characterized by variations in soil composition and microclimates, which influence the style and character of the wines produced.
Champagne offers various styles, from non-vintage blends to vintage cuvées and prestigious prestige cuvées. While Non-vintage Champagnes typically epitomise the house style, the vintage Champagnes are made from grapes harvested in one particular year (top vintages such as 1996, 2002, 2008 etc), in which these wines showcase the unique characteristics of the specific vintage.
The prestige cuvées, often the flagship wines of the renowned Champagne houses, are the pinnacle of excellence. These exceptional Champagnes are created using the finest grapes, the most meticulous winemaking techniques and often benefit from extended ageing to achieve unparalleled complexity and finesse.
Champagne is synonymous with celebration, elegance, and luxury. Its effervescent charm and timeless appeal have made it the drink of choice for countless special occasions and memorable moments. With its rich history, iconic vineyards, and unrivalled quality, Champagne continues to captivate wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
Champagne
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James Suckling (98)
A firm and vivid Champagne with a precise, focused palate. Full-bodied and dry. It’s very layered and bright with light pineapple, peach, praline, cooked-apple and stone aromas and flavors. It’s very subtle and focused at the end. Integrated with richness and high acidity. Good depth. Reminds me of the 1995. Very clean. Solid. Lovely to drink already, but will age nicely.Inc. VAT£1,200.00 -
Indulge in the refined elegance of Domaine de Marzilly Lot 07 Brut NV, a transcendent French delight originating from one of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy. This exemplary Brut NV sparkles with a symphony of intricate flavours, teasing the palate with hints of crisp green apple and white peach, stemmed from the careful selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties. Each bottle is crafted with expertise, paying homage to traditional 'méthode champenoise' and aged for a minimum of 24 months, providing breathtaking complexity and luscious fine bubbles.
Prime respect for the land and traditional viniculture techniques defines Domaine de Marzilly, ensuring top-notch quality and sustainable wines. From the ancient soils of Burgundy, the winery produces a limited number of bottles annually, thereby their wines like Lot 07 Brut NV are sought-after for their notable finesse and depth.
For connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional sparkling wines, Domaine de Marzilly Lot 07 Brut NV is ready to enchant and inspire.
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Marvel at the majesty of the Domaine de Marzilly, Lot 3, Champagne NV. Grown in the treasured soils of the Marne Valley in France's eminent Champagne region, it captures the quintessence of the terroir. This unparalleled expression of fine French winemaking is the creation of esteemed producer, Domaine de Marzilly, whose long-standing history and meticulous techniques ensure a masterpiece in every bottle. The beverage is masterfully blended from three traditional Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, following the age-old method of 'assemblage', and aged in the Domaine’s renowned cellars. The outcome of this process is a bubbly elixir that boasts sublime complexity, depth, and elegance. The Domaine de Marzilly, Lot 3, Champagne NV greets your palate with vibrant, crisply defined fruit flavours, later mellowing into a seamless blend of creamy opulence, finishing with a lingering hint of minerality. The sophistication and craftsmanship within each sip are testament to Domaine de Marzilly’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Revel in the luxury of the Domaine de Marzilly Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV, a prestigious creation from the renowned Côte des Bar region in France. This exquisite blanc de noirs embodies tradition and mastery, exclusively crafted from carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes. Brought to life by the meticulous savoir-faire of Domaine de Marzilly, a devoted producer recognised for their artful exploration of terroir-driven expression, this non-vintage champagne showcases an intense personality and superb structure.
The Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV undergoes intricate traditional method secondary fermentation and extended lees ageing, conferring complexity, texture and a distinguished brioche note to its vibrant fruit character. Notes of ripe apple, citrus zest, and subtle minerality marry harmoniously, crowned with a creamy mousse and a splendid finish.
Indulge in the opulence of Domaine de Marzilly Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV, a timeless reflection of the enchanting charisma of the exceptional Côte des Bar terroir.
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Delighting the discerning palate, Domaine Les Monts Fournois, Montagne Grand Cru, Mailly-Champagne 2014 is a testament to the mastery of Champagne production. Sourced from the illustrious slopes of Montagne de Reims in the Champagne region of France, this tantalising vintage is expertly crafted by the reputable house of Domaine Les Monts Fournois. Showcasing characteristic sophistication from the Grand Cru village of Mailly-Champagne, the 2014 vintage is a blend of 100% Pinot Noir, aged patiently on lees for a refined complexity.
The precise vinification methods enhance the wine's luminous golden hue, fine mousse, and the ideal balance of ripe fruit and crispy acidity. Expressing opulent aromas and flavours of red berries, brioche, and subtle minerality, the Domaine Les Monts Fournois, Montagne Grand Cru, Mailly-Champagne 2014 is indeed a bottle of elegant maturity and timeless finesse, making it a quintessential choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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Wine Advocate (97)
Disgorged in May 2020 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is fabulous, bursting from the glass with notes of smoky pear, white flowers, walnuts and baking spices. Derived predominantly from holdings in Avize, it's full-bodied, layered and immensely concentrated, with a tightly wound, structured core and racy acid spine that mark it out as emphatically built for the long haul. Deep and vinous, I suspect that it will surpass the 2008 rendition at maturity.Inc. VAT£1,004.44 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used.Inc. VAT£919.24 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ.Inc. VAT£2,179.24 -
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Famed for its elegance and purity, Duval Leroy Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV secures its esteemed lineage from France's prestigious Champagne region. This masterful creation of Champagne, Duval Leroy, is exclusively produced from first-rate Chardonnay grapes handpicked from Grand Cru vineyards. The meticulous vinification process, initiated by a rigid selection of grape clusters and extended yeast-aging, enhances its sophistication and aging potential.
Blessed with a fine, brilliant golden hue, this sparkling wine reveals a symphony of citrus, pear, and subtle mineral undertones, amalgamated with a creamy texture that marks the impeccable balance between freshness and complexity. An exquisite testament to the house's commitment to excellence, the Duval Leroy Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV is the epitome of style and finesse, defining a uniquely refreshing drinking experience.
In every bottle, Duval Leroy guarantees the grandeur of French Champagne, making it an admirable addition to any fine wine collection.
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The Edouard Brun & Cie Cuvee Speciale Brut NV is an exquisite champagne, steeped in time-honoured tradition. Born in the prestigious cellars of Edouard Brun & Cie, a revered Champagne house founded in the stunning valley of Aÿ, France in 1898, its lineage is unmatched. This exceptional cuvee emanates finesse and complexity. The superior blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, hand harvested from the choicest vineyards, undergoes meticulous vinification and prolonged ageing, resulting in the brilliant, golden hued nectar. Its full, rich tones come to the fore upon tasting, teasing the palate with layers of dried fruit, honey and subtle nutty undertones. The Edouard Brun & Cie Cuvee Speciale Brut NV boasts a persistent perlage, culminating in a remarkably crisp finish. Savour this tribute to the Champagne subtle craftsmanship, a distilled essence of over a century's passion and expertise crafted within every bottle.
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Wine Advocate (98+)
A blend of the 2015 and 2014 vintages, Egly's emblematic NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Les Crayères was disgorged this year with only one gram per liter dosage. Bursting with aromas of mirabelle plum, Anjou pear and green apple mingled with notions of freshly baked bread, honeycomb and praline, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, its satiny attack segueing into a deep, layered mid-palate of striking texture and concentration. Concluding with a long, intensely saline finish, it's another brilliant wine from a great producer at the top of his form.Inc. VAT£1,626.04 -
Vinous (94)
The 2006 Millésime Grand Cru is sourced from old vines in Ambonnay. Vinification and aging in oak shape the wine to a considerable degree, but Ambonnay has the natural breadth and shoulders to handle the oak. Brioche, spice, vanillin, dried orchard fruit and herbs all develop nicely in the glass. The 2006 is rich and resonant to the core, yet also impeccable in its overall balance. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2015.Inc. VAT£4,808.44 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Francis Egly and I tasted a bottle trial disgorgement of the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime that saw six grams per liter dosage, and the wine surpassed even my high expectations. Wafting from the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, praline, warm bread and walnuts, it's full-bodied, deep and multi-dimensional, with an immensely layered, concentrated core that cloaks its racy but ripe spine of acidity, abundant but refined structuring dry extract and an incredibly long, precise and sapid finish. It represents the confluence of a great vigneron at the peak of his powers with a historic vintage, and it's unquestionably the finest 2008 Champagne that I've tasted to date. Egly and I agreed that it might be even better with only five grams per liter dosage, but we'll see what he finally decides when he disgorges the wine later this year. What is clear is that the the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime will be worth any and every effort to seek out once it arrives on the market.Inc. VAT£4,278.04 -
Wine Advocate (96)
This bottle of the 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime was disgorged in July 2018 after 96 months on the lees, and it's already showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of smoky red berries, green apple, oyster shell and English walnuts, with a faint hint of fino sherry on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with searing concentration, a beautifully refined mousse, brisk acids and a long, indeed seemingly endless, finish. This thrilling vintage Champagne exemplifies the intensity and power without the weight that Egly routinely achieves and testifies to his status as one of the region's very best producers.Inc. VAT£3,784.84 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Brut Millésime Grand Cru is a very pretty wine, especially within the context of the year. Bright floral notes meld into hints of lemon confit, tangerine oil, dried flowers, sage and pastry. There is terrific freshness to the 2011, although not quite the dimension of the very best years. Even so, this is very clearly one of the finest 2011s readers will come across. I would not push my luck on aging, but there is so much to like and admire here. Francis Egly and his team clearly got the very best out of the year. Disgorged: July, 2020.Inc. VAT£1,801.24 -
Wine Advocate (99)
Broad and powerful, Egly's 2012 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a serious, vinous Champagne somewhat reminiscent of his brilliant 2002. Delivering complex aromas of pear, honeycomb, orange oil, sweet stone fruits, praline and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, deep and muscular, with a multidimensional core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. Complex and compelling, readers will have a hard time choosing between the power and texture of 2012 and the quintessentially elegant, seamless 2013. Both are benchmarks for what contemporary Champagne can achieve.Inc. VAT£3,199.24 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Francis Egly has produced another profound Champagne with the 2013 Brut Grand Cru Millésime. If the monumental 2008 stands out for its power, structure and intensity, the 2013 is distinguished by its harmony, finesse and completeness; both vintages are very great wines but thus quite different in style. Wafting from the glass with scents of Anjou pear, crisp yellow apple, freshly baked bread, clear honey, iodine and fresh mint, it's full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a layered, concentrated and effortlessly balanced core of fruit, uniting precision and sensuality to compelling effect. Girdled by racy acids and animated by a delicate pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. Is this the most elegant wine Egly has produced to date? It's certainly among the most compelling that this high quality but initially underrated Champagne vintage has delivered.Inc. VAT£4,484.44 -
Wine Advocate (97)
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.Inc. VAT£2,497.24 -
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (93)
The NV Brut Rose Grand Cru is made from vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzy. This is another totally convincing wine from Egly-Ouriet, not to mention one of the strongest wines in the line-up. The Rose Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine.Inc. VAT£898.84 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
A bit of apple peel. Very ‘natural’. Very pure and unadorned. All top Montagne de Reims villages. Extreme champagne. Very dry finish. Lots of potential.Inc. VAT£613.24
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James Suckling (98)
A firm and vivid Champagne with a precise, focused palate. Full-bodied and dry. It’s very layered and bright with light pineapple, peach, praline, cooked-apple and stone aromas and flavors. It’s very subtle and focused at the end. Integrated with richness and high acidity. Good depth. Reminds me of the 1995. Very clean. Solid. Lovely to drink already, but will age nicely.Inc. VAT£1,200.00 -
Indulge in the refined elegance of Domaine de Marzilly Lot 07 Brut NV, a transcendent French delight originating from one of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy. This exemplary Brut NV sparkles with a symphony of intricate flavours, teasing the palate with hints of crisp green apple and white peach, stemmed from the careful selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties. Each bottle is crafted with expertise, paying homage to traditional 'méthode champenoise' and aged for a minimum of 24 months, providing breathtaking complexity and luscious fine bubbles.
Prime respect for the land and traditional viniculture techniques defines Domaine de Marzilly, ensuring top-notch quality and sustainable wines. From the ancient soils of Burgundy, the winery produces a limited number of bottles annually, thereby their wines like Lot 07 Brut NV are sought-after for their notable finesse and depth.
For connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional sparkling wines, Domaine de Marzilly Lot 07 Brut NV is ready to enchant and inspire.
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Marvel at the majesty of the Domaine de Marzilly, Lot 3, Champagne NV. Grown in the treasured soils of the Marne Valley in France's eminent Champagne region, it captures the quintessence of the terroir. This unparalleled expression of fine French winemaking is the creation of esteemed producer, Domaine de Marzilly, whose long-standing history and meticulous techniques ensure a masterpiece in every bottle. The beverage is masterfully blended from three traditional Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, following the age-old method of 'assemblage', and aged in the Domaine’s renowned cellars. The outcome of this process is a bubbly elixir that boasts sublime complexity, depth, and elegance. The Domaine de Marzilly, Lot 3, Champagne NV greets your palate with vibrant, crisply defined fruit flavours, later mellowing into a seamless blend of creamy opulence, finishing with a lingering hint of minerality. The sophistication and craftsmanship within each sip are testament to Domaine de Marzilly’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Revel in the luxury of the Domaine de Marzilly Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV, a prestigious creation from the renowned Côte des Bar region in France. This exquisite blanc de noirs embodies tradition and mastery, exclusively crafted from carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes. Brought to life by the meticulous savoir-faire of Domaine de Marzilly, a devoted producer recognised for their artful exploration of terroir-driven expression, this non-vintage champagne showcases an intense personality and superb structure.
The Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV undergoes intricate traditional method secondary fermentation and extended lees ageing, conferring complexity, texture and a distinguished brioche note to its vibrant fruit character. Notes of ripe apple, citrus zest, and subtle minerality marry harmoniously, crowned with a creamy mousse and a splendid finish.
Indulge in the opulence of Domaine de Marzilly Champagne Ullens L.P.M NV, a timeless reflection of the enchanting charisma of the exceptional Côte des Bar terroir.
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Delighting the discerning palate, Domaine Les Monts Fournois, Montagne Grand Cru, Mailly-Champagne 2014 is a testament to the mastery of Champagne production. Sourced from the illustrious slopes of Montagne de Reims in the Champagne region of France, this tantalising vintage is expertly crafted by the reputable house of Domaine Les Monts Fournois. Showcasing characteristic sophistication from the Grand Cru village of Mailly-Champagne, the 2014 vintage is a blend of 100% Pinot Noir, aged patiently on lees for a refined complexity.
The precise vinification methods enhance the wine's luminous golden hue, fine mousse, and the ideal balance of ripe fruit and crispy acidity. Expressing opulent aromas and flavours of red berries, brioche, and subtle minerality, the Domaine Les Monts Fournois, Montagne Grand Cru, Mailly-Champagne 2014 is indeed a bottle of elegant maturity and timeless finesse, making it a quintessential choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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Wine Advocate (97)
Disgorged in May 2020 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is fabulous, bursting from the glass with notes of smoky pear, white flowers, walnuts and baking spices. Derived predominantly from holdings in Avize, it's full-bodied, layered and immensely concentrated, with a tightly wound, structured core and racy acid spine that mark it out as emphatically built for the long haul. Deep and vinous, I suspect that it will surpass the 2008 rendition at maturity.In Bond£821.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used.In Bond£750.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ.In Bond£1,800.00 -
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Famed for its elegance and purity, Duval Leroy Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV secures its esteemed lineage from France's prestigious Champagne region. This masterful creation of Champagne, Duval Leroy, is exclusively produced from first-rate Chardonnay grapes handpicked from Grand Cru vineyards. The meticulous vinification process, initiated by a rigid selection of grape clusters and extended yeast-aging, enhances its sophistication and aging potential.
Blessed with a fine, brilliant golden hue, this sparkling wine reveals a symphony of citrus, pear, and subtle mineral undertones, amalgamated with a creamy texture that marks the impeccable balance between freshness and complexity. An exquisite testament to the house's commitment to excellence, the Duval Leroy Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV is the epitome of style and finesse, defining a uniquely refreshing drinking experience.
In every bottle, Duval Leroy guarantees the grandeur of French Champagne, making it an admirable addition to any fine wine collection.
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The Edouard Brun & Cie Cuvee Speciale Brut NV is an exquisite champagne, steeped in time-honoured tradition. Born in the prestigious cellars of Edouard Brun & Cie, a revered Champagne house founded in the stunning valley of Aÿ, France in 1898, its lineage is unmatched. This exceptional cuvee emanates finesse and complexity. The superior blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, hand harvested from the choicest vineyards, undergoes meticulous vinification and prolonged ageing, resulting in the brilliant, golden hued nectar. Its full, rich tones come to the fore upon tasting, teasing the palate with layers of dried fruit, honey and subtle nutty undertones. The Edouard Brun & Cie Cuvee Speciale Brut NV boasts a persistent perlage, culminating in a remarkably crisp finish. Savour this tribute to the Champagne subtle craftsmanship, a distilled essence of over a century's passion and expertise crafted within every bottle.
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Wine Advocate (98+)
A blend of the 2015 and 2014 vintages, Egly's emblematic NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Les Crayères was disgorged this year with only one gram per liter dosage. Bursting with aromas of mirabelle plum, Anjou pear and green apple mingled with notions of freshly baked bread, honeycomb and praline, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, its satiny attack segueing into a deep, layered mid-palate of striking texture and concentration. Concluding with a long, intensely saline finish, it's another brilliant wine from a great producer at the top of his form.In Bond£1,339.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2006 Millésime Grand Cru is sourced from old vines in Ambonnay. Vinification and aging in oak shape the wine to a considerable degree, but Ambonnay has the natural breadth and shoulders to handle the oak. Brioche, spice, vanillin, dried orchard fruit and herbs all develop nicely in the glass. The 2006 is rich and resonant to the core, yet also impeccable in its overall balance. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2015.In Bond£3,991.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Francis Egly and I tasted a bottle trial disgorgement of the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime that saw six grams per liter dosage, and the wine surpassed even my high expectations. Wafting from the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, praline, warm bread and walnuts, it's full-bodied, deep and multi-dimensional, with an immensely layered, concentrated core that cloaks its racy but ripe spine of acidity, abundant but refined structuring dry extract and an incredibly long, precise and sapid finish. It represents the confluence of a great vigneron at the peak of his powers with a historic vintage, and it's unquestionably the finest 2008 Champagne that I've tasted to date. Egly and I agreed that it might be even better with only five grams per liter dosage, but we'll see what he finally decides when he disgorges the wine later this year. What is clear is that the the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime will be worth any and every effort to seek out once it arrives on the market.In Bond£3,549.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
This bottle of the 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime was disgorged in July 2018 after 96 months on the lees, and it's already showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of smoky red berries, green apple, oyster shell and English walnuts, with a faint hint of fino sherry on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with searing concentration, a beautifully refined mousse, brisk acids and a long, indeed seemingly endless, finish. This thrilling vintage Champagne exemplifies the intensity and power without the weight that Egly routinely achieves and testifies to his status as one of the region's very best producers.In Bond£3,138.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Brut Millésime Grand Cru is a very pretty wine, especially within the context of the year. Bright floral notes meld into hints of lemon confit, tangerine oil, dried flowers, sage and pastry. There is terrific freshness to the 2011, although not quite the dimension of the very best years. Even so, this is very clearly one of the finest 2011s readers will come across. I would not push my luck on aging, but there is so much to like and admire here. Francis Egly and his team clearly got the very best out of the year. Disgorged: July, 2020.In Bond£1,485.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
Broad and powerful, Egly's 2012 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a serious, vinous Champagne somewhat reminiscent of his brilliant 2002. Delivering complex aromas of pear, honeycomb, orange oil, sweet stone fruits, praline and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, deep and muscular, with a multidimensional core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. Complex and compelling, readers will have a hard time choosing between the power and texture of 2012 and the quintessentially elegant, seamless 2013. Both are benchmarks for what contemporary Champagne can achieve.In Bond£2,650.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Francis Egly has produced another profound Champagne with the 2013 Brut Grand Cru Millésime. If the monumental 2008 stands out for its power, structure and intensity, the 2013 is distinguished by its harmony, finesse and completeness; both vintages are very great wines but thus quite different in style. Wafting from the glass with scents of Anjou pear, crisp yellow apple, freshly baked bread, clear honey, iodine and fresh mint, it's full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a layered, concentrated and effortlessly balanced core of fruit, uniting precision and sensuality to compelling effect. Girdled by racy acids and animated by a delicate pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. Is this the most elegant wine Egly has produced to date? It's certainly among the most compelling that this high quality but initially underrated Champagne vintage has delivered.In Bond£3,721.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
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.In Bond£2,065.00 -
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (93)
The NV Brut Rose Grand Cru is made from vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzy. This is another totally convincing wine from Egly-Ouriet, not to mention one of the strongest wines in the line-up. The Rose Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine.In Bond£733.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
A bit of apple peel. Very ‘natural’. Very pure and unadorned. All top Montagne de Reims villages. Extreme champagne. Very dry finish. Lots of potential.In Bond£495.00
