Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 95+
Bright, floral and lifted, the NV Blanc de Noirs Les Crayeres VV Grand Cru is another fabulous Champagne from Egly-Ouriet. The flavors are remarkably precise in this breathtakingly beautiful, vibrant Champagne. Tension, precision and energy are the signatures. This release is 50% 2010 and 50% 2009. Readers who can find the Crayeres should not hesitate, as it is superb. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged January 2017.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030
Wine Advocate 94
The NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru, from the Les Crayeres lieu-dit in Ambonnay, is one of Champagne’s great wines when it is on, as it is here. Given the relatively recent disgorgement, the wine is somewhat shut down, but with time in the glass, gorgeous, perfumed Pinot notes begin to emerge. This is a totally refined, seductive expression of Pinot. Chalky, mineral notes frame the long, utterly impeccable finish. This is a fabulous effort from Egly-Ouriet. The Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru spent 48 months on its lees and was disgorged July, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.
Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020
