Champagne - Brut - Grand Cru Millesime - 2004 - Egly-Ouriet - 1,5L - Magnum

A collector’s Champagne: intense and complex, fully living up to Egly-Ouriet’s legendary reputation. The 2004 vintage, in its Grand Cru magnum format, epitomises the grandeur of the Ambonnay terroir and the demands of a singular vigneron.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Grape Varieties: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2004
• Certification: Non-certified, but cultivated with rigorous standards and meticulous care
• Terroir: Ambonnay Grand Cru, clay-limestone soils
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in oak barrels, no malolactic fermentation. Aged on lees for 12 years before disgorgement
• Alcohol: 12.5% vol
• Bottle Size: 1.5L (magnum)
• Dosage: Extra Brut (~2 g/L)

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep golden with coppery highlights, ultra-fine bubbles
• Nose: Powerful aromas of dried fruits (almond, hazelnut), candied citrus peel, toasted bread, honey, and hints of truffle
• Palate: Remarkably deep, broad and structured, with a creamy texture and a mineral backbone. Notes of brioche, roasted fruits, and gentle spices
• Finish: Long, saline, and precise, with persistent complexity

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Roasted lobster with brown butter
• 🍗 Chicken with morels
• 🍄 Creamy wild mushroom risotto
• 🧀 Aged Parmesan, mature Comté, truffled Brie

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
• Decanting: Yes, 30 to 45 minutes in a large glass or wide carafe
• Ideal Opening Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

At its peak today, this Egly-Ouriet 2004 magnum can continue to evolve until 2040 and beyond, gaining even more richness and complexity.

🏰 About the Domaine

Egly-Ouriet is one of Champagne’s most respected names. Based in Ambonnay, the Egly family crafts rare, uncompromising cuvées that are always vintage or of the highest standard. The 2004 Grand Cru Millésimé is a testament to patience and precision, offering a masterful interpretation of Champagne Pinot Noir.