98 points (19/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2009 vintage is one of the most distinguished champagnes of this year. (2020)"
97 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2019 in France; 30% chardonnay, 70% pinot noir; vines 40 years of age; fully fermented and aged in barrels; no malolactic fermentation; 6g/L dosage). The full exuberance of Ambonnay is on grand display here in full orchestral scoring of fruit mince spice and golden fruit cake, reverberating with thundering waves of crème brûlée and honey. Its concentration embodies the full crescendo of pinot noir with epic line and length, underscored by all the spicy complexity of barrel fermentation. Creamy, succulent and oh so luscious, it controls its flamboyant concentration to exacting effect, rejoicing in Francis Egly’s mastery in upholding freshness, vitality and poise. In the wake of its exuberance, to uphold pitch-perfect high notes of structural finesse is a breathtaking triumph. Intricately and exactingly structured with outstanding, bright malic acidity, it’s awash with a cascade of mouth-filling chalk minerality that bears testimony to carefully tended old vines on shallow soils. Another exhilaratingly thrilling Millésime. (2020-2021)"
96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "This bottle of the 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime was disgorged in July 2018 after 96 months on the lees, and it's already showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of smoky red berries, green apple, oyster shell and English walnuts, with a faint hint of fino sherry on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with searing concentration, a beautifully refined mousse, brisk acids and a long, indeed seemingly endless, finish. This thrilling vintage Champagne exemplifies the intensity and power without the weight that Egly routinely achieves and testifies to his status as one of the region's very best producers. Drink: 2018-2035. (4/30/19)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "A beauty, offering concentrated blackberry tart, candied ginger, almond biscotti and honeycomb flavors, set in a fine, creamy and elegant package. Vibrant, citrusy acidity keeps this fresh and focused. A tang of salinity and warm spice notes echo on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 100 cases imported. (10/16/19)"
97 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2019 in France; 30% chardonnay, 70% pinot noir; vines 40 years of age; fully fermented and aged in barrels; no malolactic fermentation; 6g/L dosage). The full exuberance of Ambonnay is on grand display here in full orchestral scoring of fruit mince spice and golden fruit cake, reverberating with thundering waves of crème brûlée and honey. Its concentration embodies the full crescendo of pinot noir with epic line and length, underscored by all the spicy complexity of barrel fermentation. Creamy, succulent and oh so luscious, it controls its flamboyant concentration to exacting effect, rejoicing in Francis Egly’s mastery in upholding freshness, vitality and poise. In the wake of its exuberance, to uphold pitch-perfect high notes of structural finesse is a breathtaking triumph. Intricately and exactingly structured with outstanding, bright malic acidity, it’s awash with a cascade of mouth-filling chalk minerality that bears testimony to carefully tended old vines on shallow soils. Another exhilaratingly thrilling Millésime. (2020-2021)"
96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "This bottle of the 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime was disgorged in July 2018 after 96 months on the lees, and it's already showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of smoky red berries, green apple, oyster shell and English walnuts, with a faint hint of fino sherry on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with searing concentration, a beautifully refined mousse, brisk acids and a long, indeed seemingly endless, finish. This thrilling vintage Champagne exemplifies the intensity and power without the weight that Egly routinely achieves and testifies to his status as one of the region's very best producers. Drink: 2018-2035. (4/30/19)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "A beauty, offering concentrated blackberry tart, candied ginger, almond biscotti and honeycomb flavors, set in a fine, creamy and elegant package. Vibrant, citrusy acidity keeps this fresh and focused. A tang of salinity and warm spice notes echo on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 100 cases imported. (10/16/19)"
| Product SKU | 333702 |
| Producer | Egly-Ouriet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay |
| ABV | 11.0-14.0% |
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