Egly-Ouriet 'Tradition' Grand Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV Champagne Mousse Fils Josep and Joan d'Anguera craft

Josep and Joan d'Anguera craft this old vine Garnacha from vineyards that have been planted in Montsant since the 1820s

fine-boned profile by the standards of this habitually vinous

Brought up all in new oak

Scorched earth

licorice and exotic spice through the finish

Egly-Ouriet 'Tradition' Grand Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV Champagne Mousse Fils Josep and Joan d'Anguera craftChiseled acidity provides firm definition for this chalky Champagne, though it's swathed on the palate by a creamy range of flavors, including passion fruit coulis, toasted almond, blood orange sorbet and lime blossom. A streak of salinity races on the finish. 93 Pts Wine Spectator