Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Les Crayères NV, Egly-Ouriet, Ambonnay Grand Cru. This monumental Pinot Noir from 75-year-old vines planted in 1946 on Les Crayères’ chalky mid-slope terroir with mere 30cm topsoil glows deep golden, exploding with mirabelle plum, blood orange zest, toasted brioche, hazelnut praline and crushed chalk on the nose. On the palate, Egly-Ouriet Les Crayères NV surges with layered red berry compote, saline minerality, creamy autolytic depth and chiselled structure from 72 months on lees plus oak barrel vinification that drives to a profound, vinous finish of breathtaking energy and finesse.

A benchmark grower Champagne blending 50/50 2016-2015 base with 2g/L dosage, it’s Burgundy-like power meets Ambonnay’s raw precision – cellar through 2040. Pair the Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes with lobster thermidor, truffled chicken or aged Comté to transcend the extraordinary. Claim this collector’s icon now – pure Champagne aristocracy. 98+ points Wine Advocate; 99 points Jeb Dunnuck; 96+ Vinous.​