Champagne aficionados will only need to know that Anselme Selosse used to buy his Pinot Noir from Francis Egly in order to produce the Selosse Rosé (until Egly could no longer spare the fruit). The same principles of vinification apply as to all Egly's wines. The blend is 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay (including 10% Coteaux Champenois rouge 2004). 60% comes from 2005 with 40% vins de reserve. Dosage is again a negligible 2 grams per litre. It's a stunning wine with lifted aromatics of ripe red fruits and smoke. In the mouth it is fine yet incredibly intense, with a long earthy finish. Very few Rosé are at this level.
"The NV Brut Rose Grand Cru is made from vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzy. This is another totally convincing wine from Egly-Ouriet, not to mention one of the strongest wines in the line-up. The Rose Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine. The Rose Grand Cru spent 48 months on its lees and was disgorged in July, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015."
94 points, Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate # 192 Dec, 2010.