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Blanc de Blancs Ayala 2016

  • Citrus
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Sparkling
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic dosage

Issue des plus beaux crus de la Côte des Blancs, cette cuvée n'est produite que dans les plus grands millésimes. More info

Ayala's Cuvée Blanc de Blancs, produced from the finest crus of the Côte des Blancs, is produced only in the best vintages. It has a brilliant gold colour and a complex nose with floral, fruity aromas (citrus, white peach) and a slight honeyed note. In the mouth, it is a clean, powerful champagne, full of freshness, with great minerality and more floral notes. The finish is very persistent.

Blanc de Blancs Ayala serve at a temperature of 9°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Cake au saumon fumé, aux citrons confits, au thym et au champagne, Bar en croûte de sel, Homard grillé au sabayon de champagne.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Blanc de Blancs Ayala

    The wine

    Ayala's Cuvée Blanc de Blancs, produced from the finest crus of the Côte des Blancs, is produced only in the best vintages. It has a brilliant gold colour and a complex nose with floral, fruity aromas (citrus, white peach) and a slight honeyed note. In the mouth, it is a clean, powerful champagne, full of freshness, with great minerality and more floral notes. The finish is very persistent.

    Information about domain Ayala

    Maison Ayala is one of the oldest champagne houses and has been in Aÿ since 1860. The founder was Edmond de Ayala but it was also thanks to his younger brother Fernand de Ayala that the family domain developed, particularly in the United Kingdom where the latter settled. Maison Ayala was a pioneer in producing dry champagne from the second half of the 19th century. Maison Ayala began a new chapter in its history since its acquisition in January 2005 by the company Jacques Bollinger. Bollinger's “little brother"", presided over by Hervé Augustin (and his bow-ties), follows in its footsteps. Furthermore, Hervé Augustin, a native Champenois, managed Champagne Bollinger from 2000 to 2005. The maison lost its 25-hectare vineyard during this acquisition (which remained with the former owners, the Frey group), but the grape supply brought by Bollinger meant that sales could increase. The wines produced are known for being precise, airy and fresh, the blends give pride of place to the Chardonnay and vinification is done in small stainless-steel vats with very low dosage. Today, it is Caroline Latrive who is the cellar master of this very famous Champagne house. Many of the wines which are only slightly dosed, or indeed not at all, remain longer in the cellar. As Ayala wishes to maintain the primary aromas of its wines and their notes of freshness, the wines are often aged from 2.5 to 3 years in the cellar. Another point to make about the quality: Ayala indicates on each bottle the disgorgement date so everyone can judge the right moment to consume his or her champagne. For example, undosed champagne must be drunk within two years of its disgorgement date, while Brut Majeur is kept for 4 years in optimal conditions.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Champagne
    • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
    • Producer/Owner: Ayala
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: Sparkling
    • Service temperature:
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Intensity: Classic dosage
    • Dominant aroma: Citrus
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
    Blanc de Blancs Ayala
    Blanc de Blancs Ayala

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