The Ambonnay based Egly-Ouriet are a reference point for grower producers in Champagne, known for their impeccable vineyard management and fastidious winemaking skills. Much of their production is raised in oak barrels, with extended aging on lees a feature. Arguably one of the greatest Rose Champagne made, Egly's rendition is fine and perfumed, and with the addition of 5% still Pinot Noir from their Coteaux Champenois Rouge shows magnificent Pinot fruit.
From 90% Ambonnay Grand Cru, 10% Bouzy Grand Cru and Verzenay Grand Cru.
Base 17, Disgorged July 2022
This bottle is the standard 750ml. If you are looking for the Magnum 1.5L bottle, you can find it here.
Rumbling power with delicate finesse, this is a rose of medium salmon hue, bursting with the exuberance and beguiling transparency of Ambonnay pinot noir. Fragrant rosebuds and wild strawberries open into glorious depth of black cherry fruits of exacting ripeness, cherry kernel, fig and mixed spice. Very fresh and focussed for its age, with a universe of complexity lingering very long, precise and lively amidst fine chalk mineral texture.
Medium salmon-pink with fine copper reflections; very fine, long-lasting mousse. Fresh cherries, a hint of strawberry jam, white apple, mineral nuances, and fresh lime zest. On the palate juicy, elegant, creamy texture, traces of date and fig, fine acidity, mineral and fresh; a sturdy rosé style with very good length and multiple uses. (Deg. 7/2018).