NV, Rose

NV Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Rose Champagne


Fine bubble stream. Salmon, in color. Green apple, pear, cherry, raspberry, lemon, chalk, saline, almond skin, brioche. Lasting raspberry finish.

Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay with 5% 2009 Ambonnay Rouge
Base: 50% 2010 with equal parts of 2009, 2008, and 2007
Aged: 48 months on the lees

Consume: now-2030
Purchased: $124

Score: 92 points

Egly-Ouriet
Grower Champagne
Grand Cru vineyards are located in Ambonnay, Verzenay and Bouzy
Premier Cru Pinot Meunier vineyards are in Vrigny.

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