A relatively high-toned nose features the essence of cherry

spice-laced flavor layers energized by lip-smacking acidity

This is a good time to start popping corks on this beauty

Intensely perfumed aromas of ripe black/blue fruits

the ’09 is excellent nonetheless

Egly-Ouriet, VP Vieillissement Prolonge Extra Brut Size:6x750ml A relatively high-toned nose featuresA benchmark bottling that's a staple of my cellar, newly disgorged Egly's NV Extra Brut Grand Cru V. P. is a blend of the 2014, 2013 and 2012 vintages. Wafting from the glass with scents of pear, freshly baked bread, nougat, praline and clear honey, it's medium to full bodied, satiny and concentrated, with racy acids, chalky structure and a long, penetrating finish. Readers won't want to miss it.