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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN) | $3,350.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2004 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is precise and delineated in the glass, with plenty of cut and overall verve. Crushed flowers, candied lemon, white flowers, almonds, mint and anise are all finely-knit in this chiseled, crystalline Champagne. A precise, saline finish rounds things out nicely. The mid-weight, linear style is very much in keeping with the personality of the year. Disgorged July 2014. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) | $3,600.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2006 Millésime Grand Cru is sourced from old vines in Ambonnay. Vinification and aging in oak shape the wine to a considerable degree, but Ambonnay has the natural breadth and shoulders to handle the oak. Brioche, spice, vanillin, dried orchard fruit and herbs all develop nicely in the glass. The 2006 is rich and resonant to the core, yet also impeccable in its overall balance. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2015. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) | $4,205.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2006 Millésime Grand Cru is sourced from old vines in Ambonnay. Vinification and aging in oak shape the wine to a considerable degree, but Ambonnay has the natural breadth and shoulders to handle the oak. Brioche, spice, vanillin, dried orchard fruit and herbs all develop nicely in the glass. The 2006 is rich and resonant to the core, yet also impeccable in its overall balance. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2015. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (WS) | $983.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (94)A vinous version, featuring a delicate mousse and mouthwatering acidity, this is reminiscent of aged white Burgundy, with hints of toasted hazelnut, coffee liqueur and straw accenting baked cherry, mineral and crystalized honey flavors. Smoke and saline notes linger on the finish. Disgorged October 2017. Drink now through 2027. 100 cases imported. |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (WA) | $5,345.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Francis Egly and I tasted a bottle trial disgorgement of the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime that saw six grams per liter dosage, and the wine surpassed even my high expectations. Wafting from the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, praline, warm bread and walnuts, it's full-bodied, deep and multi-dimensional, with an immensely layered, concentrated core that cloaks its racy but ripe spine of acidity, abundant but refined structuring dry extract and an incredibly long, precise and sapid finish. It represents the confluence of a great vigneron at the peak of his powers with a historic vintage, and it's unquestionably the finest 2008 Champagne that I've tasted to date. Egly and I agreed that it might be even better with only five grams per liter dosage, but we'll see what he finally decides when he disgorges the wine later this year. What is clear is that the the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime will be worth any and every effort to seek out once it arrives on the market. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) | $2,120.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2011 Brut Millésime Grand Cru is a very pretty wine, especially within the context of the year. Bright floral notes meld into hints of lemon confit, tangerine oil, dried flowers, sage and pastry. There is terrific freshness to the 2011, although not quite the dimension of the very best years. Even so, this is very clearly one of the finest 2011s readers will come across. I would not push my luck on aging, but there is so much to like and admire here. Francis Egly and his team clearly got the very best out of the year. Disgorged: July, 2020. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (WA) | $860.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (99)Broad and powerful, Egly's 2012 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a serious, vinous Champagne somewhat reminiscent of his brilliant 2002. Delivering complex aromas of pear, honeycomb, orange oil, sweet stone fruits, praline and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, deep and muscular, with a multidimensional core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. Complex and compelling, readers will have a hard time choosing between the power and texture of 2012 and the quintessentially elegant, seamless 2013. Both are benchmarks for what contemporary Champagne can achieve. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (WA) | $3,055.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (99)Broad and powerful, Egly's 2012 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a serious, vinous Champagne somewhat reminiscent of his brilliant 2002. Delivering complex aromas of pear, honeycomb, orange oil, sweet stone fruits, praline and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, deep and muscular, with a multidimensional core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. Complex and compelling, readers will have a hard time choosing between the power and texture of 2012 and the quintessentially elegant, seamless 2013. Both are benchmarks for what contemporary Champagne can achieve. |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (WA) | $4,330.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Francis Egly has produced another profound Champagne with the 2013 Brut Grand Cru Millésime. If the monumental 2008 stands out for its power, structure and intensity, the 2013 is distinguished by its harmony, finesse and completeness; both vintages are very great wines but thus quite different in style. Wafting from the glass with scents of Anjou pear, crisp yellow apple, freshly baked bread, clear honey, iodine and fresh mint, it's full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a layered, concentrated and effortlessly balanced core of fruit, uniting precision and sensuality to compelling effect. Girdled by racy acids and animated by a delicate pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. Is this the most elegant wine Egly has produced to date? It's certainly among the most compelling that this high quality but initially underrated Champagne vintage has delivered. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (WA) | $3,640.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)One of the very finest wines produced in this less heralded vintage is Egly's 2014 Brut Grand Cru Millésime, a strikingly vinous and enveloping Champagne that wafts from the glass with aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, freshly baked bread, almond paste and honeycomb. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, its textural attack segues into a deep, concentrated mid-palate of exceptional purity and cut, concluding with a long, penetrating and mouthwateringly saline finish. As ever, it's a blend of some 70% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay's greatest terroirs. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97+ (WA) | $1,210.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97+)From a sunny vintage in which the harvest—commencing relatively late, on September 20—proved ultimately rewarding, Egly’s 2015 Grand Cru Millésime has turned out remarkably elegant. A classic blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay, it was disgorged in October 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter—significantly lower than the 2008 edition, when Egly needed to temper the pronounced acidity. The wine bursts from the glass with an evocative bouquet of pear, red plum and fresh bread, mingling with vibrant citrus nuances. On the palate, it is deep, full-bodied and layered, showcasing remarkable concentration and a crystalline core of fruit. A bright spine of acidity and abundant chalky extract provide both structure and sensation of freshness, culminating in a persistent, reverberating finish. While this vintage is occasionally marked by subtle vegetal tones—attributable to incomplete ripening under hydric stress—this cuvée exhibits none of those elements. As Francis Egly notes, “It was all about the harvest date, and we certainly didn’t rush to pick the grapes.” Fine-boned and effortlessly graceful, this small release possesses all the attributes necessary for a long evolution. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97+ (WA) | $2,915.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97+)From a sunny vintage in which the harvest—commencing relatively late, on September 20—proved ultimately rewarding, Egly’s 2015 Grand Cru Millésime has turned out remarkably elegant. A classic blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay, it was disgorged in October 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter—significantly lower than the 2008 edition, when Egly needed to temper the pronounced acidity. The wine bursts from the glass with an evocative bouquet of pear, red plum and fresh bread, mingling with vibrant citrus nuances. On the palate, it is deep, full-bodied and layered, showcasing remarkable concentration and a crystalline core of fruit. A bright spine of acidity and abundant chalky extract provide both structure and sensation of freshness, culminating in a persistent, reverberating finish. While this vintage is occasionally marked by subtle vegetal tones—attributable to incomplete ripening under hydric stress—this cuvée exhibits none of those elements. As Francis Egly notes, “It was all about the harvest date, and we certainly didn’t rush to pick the grapes.” Fine-boned and effortlessly graceful, this small release possesses all the attributes necessary for a long evolution. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (WA) | $836.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)Disgorged in October 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter, Egly’s NV Rosé Grand Cru is based on the 2019 vintage, complemented by reserve wines from 2018 and 2017. Composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, with the majority sourced from Ambonnay, it also incorporates 5% red wine from the same village. The wine bursts from the glass with an expressive bouquet of cranberries, redcurrant, brioche and tangerine zest. Medium-bodied and elegant despite its concentration, it is animated by bright acidity and tension, culminating in a precise, mineral finish. This is a fresh-styled rosé Champagne equally suited for refined apéritif moments or food pairings. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JD) | $483.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94)A youthful straw color, aged for four years on the lees before disgorgement, the NV Champagne Grand Cru Brut is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay. It comes from the historical vineyards of the family in Bouzy and Verzenay, as well as those located in Ambonnay. I love this wine, with its notes of wet stones and black raspberries. Based on 2020, it has more focus and tension; the mousse is spritely and energetic, with a nice level of clarity and pithy citrus. |
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Champagne | 2 | 92 (JD) | $420.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (92)This release of the NV Champagne Les Prémices is based on the 2020 vintage, was bottled in 2021, and disgorged in July 2024. Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, it’s fresh and inviting, with a delicately fresh and fruity profile on the nose offering notes of raspberries, attractive red fruit, and a nice bit of extract and sapidity. It has a pleasing, fresh, savory element on the finish, with delicate spice in its fine mousse. A very lovely wine that’s drinking beautifully, it can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) | $427.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The NV Vieilles Vignes de Vrigny (Meunier) is one of the best vintages of this cuvée I can remember tasting. Bright and finely cut, the Vieilles Vignes sizzles with tension from start to finish. Dried pear, spice, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper all race out of the glass. Meunier has rarely been so refined, so nuanced. Give this a year or two to unwind. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September, 2022. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) | $778.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)The NV Extra Brut V.P. Grand Cru (Vieillissement Prolongé) is a rich, textured Champagne that expresses all of the natural intensity gained after having spent eight years on its lees. Baked apple tart, pastry, spice, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes infuse the V.P. with tremendous flavor complexity to fill out its broad, expansive frame. It is a wine of remarkable depth and vinous intensity. In a word: superb. Disgorged: July, 2020. |
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Champagne | 1 | - | $396.00 | |||||
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Emmanuel Brochet Haut Chardonnay Extra Brut Millésime 2013 is a distinguished vintage from the esteemed Champagne house. Crafted meticulously in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, this Chardonnay-based cuvée embodies elegance and finesse. Selected from premier vineyards, the grapes undergo hand-harvesting to ensure optimal quality. Employing the traditional méthode champenoise, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended ageing period of over five years on the lees, imparting rich texture and complexity. The 2013 vintage reveals a pale gold hue with fine, persistent bubbles. On the palate, it offers vibrant acidity balanced by nuances of citrus, white flowers, and subtle brioche undertones. Perfect for celebratory occasions or to pair with delicate seafood dishes, this Extra Brut Millésime stands as a testament to Emmanuel Brochet’s dedication to excellence and terroir expression. |
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Champagne | 9 | - | $1,465.00 | |||||
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Indulge your palate with the exquisitely refreshing Emmanuel Brochet Mont Benoit Brut NV, a stunning example of Brut Champagne from a revered grower in the Montagne de Reims region. Chiselled from 2 hectares of biodynamically grown, 25-year-old vines, this blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir embodies the meticulous cultivation for which Emmanuel Brochet is well recognised. Hand-harvested grapes undergo natural fermentation in oak barrels, resulting in a multifaceted wine that marries depth with unspoiled fruit purity. Lifted aromas of fresh orchard fruits meet subtle undertones of brioche and crushed stone, evoking the mineral elegance of the chalky soils of Villers-aux-Noeuds. Aged on the lees for months, the Emmanuel Brochet Mont Benoit Brut NV balances its vivacious acidity with a creamy, thoughtful texture. Outstandingly complex, this is an eloquent expression of terroir and a testament to the artistry of Emmanuel Brochet himself. Experience the beauty of champagne with this exquisite offering. |
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Champagne | 1 | - | $201.00 | |||||
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Emmanuel Brochet Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut 2019 exemplifies the pinnacle of Champagne craftsmanship. Sourced from the prestigious Le Mont Benoit vineyard in the Côte des Blancs, this elegant cuvée is meticulously produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. Emmanuel Brochet, a revered name in fine wines, selects premier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, ensuring exceptional purity and complexity. The wine undergoes an extended ageing period on its lees, imparting rich textures and nuanced flavours of fresh brioche, citrus zest, and mineral undertones. The restrained dosage enhances its crisp acidity, resulting in a harmonious and lingering finish. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, this Extra Brut embodies sophistication and terroir-driven character. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enriching a refined collection, Emmanuel Brochet Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut 2019 promises an unforgettable sensory experience. |
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Champagne | 1 | - | $175.00 | |||||
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Renowned for superb elegance and precision, Emmanuel Brochet Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut 2020 is the epitome of finesse in Champagne. This velvety wine has been laboriously crafted from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes harvested purely from the esteemed Le Mont Benoit vineyard. With its biodynamic cultivation, the yield reflects the richness of its terroir and showcases a vibrancy unparalleled. Sustainably made by Emmanuel Brochet himself, a craftsman of note in the world of wines, this champagne's production involves a meticulous vinification process in oak barrels, followed by an additional 18 months in bottles that enhances its intricate attributes. Every bubble in this Extra Brut reveals its diligent craftsmanship. With a harmonious balance between fruitiness and minerality, Emmanuel Brochet Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut 2020 offers a tasting profile for the discerning palate. Here's a wine that encapsulates the immaculate art of Champagne making in its finest form. |
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