tobacco and even some cinnamon and toasty oak
The palate is fresh and refined
with a hint of black pepper and spice
Single bottle in gift box
Complexity will build with careful cellaring for 7+ years
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Hay Shed tobacco and even some cinnamonGrand Cru Champagne from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay; 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Wild yeast fermentation, ~50% barrel aged, extended lees ageing, ultra low dosage (1 g L). Bright, intensely ripe yet precise fruitjuicy red berries, Pinot driven spice and depth. Super fine mousse with chalky, saline drive and a long, tonic finish. Highly refined, tightly coiled and energetic; already superb but clearly built to gain complexity with short term