Two bottles of Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Les Crayères Vieilles Vignes Extra Brut — base 2015, disgorged September 2022 — one of the most singular and collectible Champagnes on the planet, described by Peter Liem as “the finest example of Burgundy with bubbles in all of Champagne.” Francis Egly is Ambonnay’s undisputed master, widely regarded as the greatest grower-producer in all of Champagne. Les Crayères is his crown jewel — a legendary south-facing lieu-dit in Ambonnay Grand Cru, with just 30 centimetres of topsoil over solid chalk extending hundreds of metres deep, planted in 1946 with Pinot Noir now nearly 80 years old. Indigenous yeasts, no malolactic fermentation, fermented and aged in barrel with 72 months on the lees, dosage of just 1g/L. Unfined, unfiltered. The 2015 base disgorged September 2022 is described as “a heavenly bottle offering a kaleidoscope-like nose of buttered citrus, orange blossom, flowers, green almonds and salty minerality. Full-bodied, rich, deep and incredibly layered — a Champagne that flirts with perfection. Stunning today yet should easily evolve for another 20 years.” Rated 99/100 Jeb Dunnuck, 98+/100 Wine Advocate, 96+/100 Vinous. Both bottles in perfect condition — intact labels and capsules, high fill level. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.