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The House of Ayala is a prestigious champagne house located in the Champagne region of France. Founded in 1860, it is renowned for its commitment to the quality and elegance of its champagnes. Established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, a Spanish nobleman, in Aÿ-Champagne, a village famous for its champagne production, the house quickly distinguished itself by its dedication to producing champagnes of exceptional quality, blending artisanal traditions with innovation. Ayala champagnes are primarily made from grapes sourced from the region's Grand Cru vineyards, with a particular focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The house employs meticulous winemaking techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and extended aging on lees, which contribute to the complexity and finesse of its champagnes. Ayala is also known for its low dosage practices, meaning its champagnes generally have a lower sugar content, enhancing their freshness and minerality.
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection embodies the interpretation of a particular year by the cellar master, thus revealing the unique personality of each vintage. 1996 is the 64th vintage of Moët & Chandon since 1842. Maturity is evident with warm notes of harvest, wax, cake, or cashew nuts.
Franck Bonville Unisson Grand Cru is a selection of the best plots of the Bonville house for a gourmet, unctuous wine, with a fresh structure and a saline finish. A selection of quality vats and a blend of vintages are at the origin of this reference cuvée of Franck Bonville champagne.
Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Rosé 2014 is a blend of 82% Pinot Noir from the "Léon" parcel vineyard in Ay and Mailly as well as 17% Chardonnay from Verzy, to which 8% Pinot Noir vinified in red has been added, from Philipponnat vineyards of Mareuil-sur-Ay.
Jm Sélèque Quintette is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne from 5 specific terroirs of the Domaine: Vertus 1er Cru (La Justice planted in 1950), Dizy 1er Cru (Moque-bouteille planted in 1985), Epernay (Les Frileux planted in 1959), Mardeuil (Les Basses Ronces planted in 1982) and Pierry 1er Cru (Les Tartières & Les Porgeons planted in 1990 and 1985)
Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée is a selection of first press exclusively from more than 30 the noblest terroirs of Champagne. A large proportion of reserve wines (25 vintages since 1985) are incorporated into the blend.
Krug 2011 is the result of a contrasting and surprising year characterized by its chiseled roundness. The complex blend acquired its balance and finesse during the 13 years spent in aging cellars. An ample, generous and assertive Champagne.
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Noirs combines Pinot Noir, the House's historic grape variety, with Pinot Meunier in a delicate blend. The diversity of the terroirs from which the 10 selected "crus" come, allows the complexity of the black grape varieties to be sublimated in a fruity and elegant Champagne.
Gosset Grande Réserve is the reflection of the know-how of the House, a selection of the best terroirs: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Villers-Marmery… Vinification and traditional aging on lees to avoid any premature oxidation. No malolactic fermentation to ensure remarkable aging and preserve the fruity aromas of the wines.
Solessence Nature is the prolonged aging of the Solessence cuvée and without dosage. Time has refined the work, the wine is expressed in its natural balance. Production limited to around 3,500 bottles per year.