The 2015 Egly-Ouriet Brut Millesime Grand Cru is an unqualified success from a vintage that proved uneven throughout Champagne, showcasing the meticulous work of winemaker Francis Egly. This Champagne is a classic blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, sourced from the domaine's oldest vines in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, known for its clay and limestone soils. It undergoes fermentation and aging in barrel with 15% new oak and an extended period of 96-100 months sur latte (on its lees), allowing for remarkable depth, complexity, and finesse. Disgorged in July or October 2024 with a very low dosage of just 1 gram per liter, it highlights the wine's purity. On the nose, it bursts with an evocative bouquet of pear, red plum, and fresh bread, mingling with vibrant citrus nuances, herbed butter, lemons, limes, verbena, black cherries, fresh violets, savory saline, and a hint of umami richness. The palate is deep, full-bodied, and layered, showcasing remarkable concentration and a crystalline core of fruit. It's dynamic, concentrated, and powerful, with a fleshy and vinous texture, vibrant acidity, and a refined mousse, culminating in a persistent, reverberating finish with chalky extract and notes of chocolate and roasted fruit. Vinous awarded it 96 points, and Wine Advocate gave it 97 points. 【An unqualified success from a challenging vintage, showcasing exceptional depth and purity with a very low dosage.】 🍴 Food Pairing: This Champagne is an excellent match for smoked fish, fresh shellfish, sushi, white meats, crab, and lobster. It also pairs well with starters, cheese, and fish or vegetable main courses. 🥂 Event Suggestions: The Egly-Ouriet Brut Millesime Grand Cru 2015 is perfect for celebratory occasions, fine dining experiences, or as a prestigious gift for a Champagne aficionado. Its age-worthiness and complexity make it suitable for cellaring and enjoying over many years, ideally from 2025-2045.