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CHAMPAGNE 7

Egly-Ouriet Annick Egly

We popped into Ambonnay for a
quick tour and tasting with Francis
and Annick Egly at Egly-Ouriet.
The current Brut Tradition is 50%
2010 with the balance being reserve wines. It
is 70% Pinot Noir and you get some subtle red
fruit notes. It has some lemon and a spine of
grapefruit. It is dense and textured with chalky
grip.

The Extra Brut V.P is 60% 2008, 40% 2006 and
100% really good. There’s some restrained
exoticism. It is super dense, focused and pure. It
is dry and chalky with lip-smacking acidity and
length to burn.

The 2006 Egly-Ouriet Vintage Brut is also an
absolute beauty. The nose is full of freshly baked
biscuits and breads. There’s some citrus blossom
and a gentle nuttiness too. It has great shape in
the mouth and all elements are harmonious. It
has excellent drive and superb length.

Francis Egly

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