FRENCH WINE

JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "A gorgeous rosé Champagne with sliced strawberries, orange peel and hints of cream and pie crust. Medium body, tight and integrated tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Tangy acidity. The texture shows a fine bead and lightness. Long and intense. Drink now."

WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS-"This mouthwatering rosé is finely balanced and fresh, with snappy white peach and cherry fruit flavors, accented by notes of biscuit, sliced almond and aromatic ground spice that linger on the lacy finish. Drink now through 2019. 150 cases imported. (11/16)."

WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "This is a very serious wine. This intense Champagne flows up to the palate with intricate layers of small red berries, pomegranate, flowers and spices in a style that marries power to a decidedly pure, pointillistic expression of fruit. This is another wine that continues to grow in the glass in utterly captivating, seductive style. Egly-Ouriet's Rose is best enjoyed with food, preferably over several hours, which will give readers the opportunity to experience this wine in its full splendor. The Rose is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with the addition of still Pinot Noir juice from Ambonnay that spent 48 months on the lees prior to being disgorged in July, 2008.Egly-Ouriet remains one of Champagne's leading cult growers. From top to bottom these wines impress with their inimitable class. A non-interventionalist approach in the vineyards and cellar, old-vine parcels in top vineyards and long lees-aging are some of the qualities that define these sublime Champagnes."