Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008 txakolina ” employing only non-mechanized methods

” employing only non-mechanized methods

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with bright citrus and white flower notes followed by a pleasing salty minerality

The palate is lovely and sweet with a long juniper and spice character on the finish

Champagne Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008 txakolina ” employing only non-mechanized methodsAfter years as an "insider's Champagne," the explosive, powerful, richly textured wines produced by Francis Egly have now ascended to the very top of the pile of cult producers. 2008 is the best vintage produced at the estate in years, and this bottle spent over 10 years on the lees before disgorgement.