Egly-Ouriet, Brut Tradition NV Vintage:N.V.

Egly-Ouriet, Brut Tradition NV Vintage:N.V.A lovely Champagne, seamlessly layering vibrant acidity and a fine, satiny texture with flavors of crushed black cherry, lime blossom and grilled nut. An aromatic thread of star anise and graphite unwinds on the mouthwatering finish. Disgorged November 2018. Drink now through 2024. AN

but with decanting

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin

This very limited release of just 1

camphor and underbrush with a waft of bay leaves

extended patience will be required if you wish to experience this at its peak

The tannins are quite round and polished

There is a really lovely inner mouth perfumed to the equally spicy and pure largebodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate density and simply superb focus on the hugely long finish

silky tannins

2013 and 2012 vintages

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balanced acidity and elegant tannins are rolled into one beautiful wine

game and smoke hints