2002 Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru
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The 2002 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is spectacular today, soaring from the glass with a complex bouquet of smoky pear, lemon, mandarin orange and peach mingled with smoke, praline, crushed mint and hints of wet chalk. Full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep and strikingly complete, with a textural attack that segues into a concentrated core framed by a vibrant spine of acidity and buttressed by chalky extract. Long and penetrating, this is one of the finest vintages Francis Egly has produced to date. (WK)
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The Wine Advocate
Neal Martin
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(70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay): Light yellow-gold. Fresh orchard and pit fruits on the deeply scented nose, with notes of musky rhubarb and smoky minerals emerging with air. Deeply pitched poached pear and nectarine flavors show impressive power and are lifted by notes of chalk and ginger. Packs a serious punch but manages to come off as elegant. Finishes very long, with a strong jolt of minerality and slow-building leesiness.
Burnished in hue, the 2002 Brut Grand Cru has a captivating bouquet with yellow plum, aniseed and light straw scents that blossom in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced with sour lemon and wild peach on the entry. Perhaps the acidity is just a notch lower than expected, yet the 2002 has impressive length and sapidity to keep you returning for more.
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Champagne Egly-Ouriet has become a reference point for grower Champagne, consistently producing some of the finest wines in the region.
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12.5%
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