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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.
David Léclapart L’Artiste LV20 is a remarkable cuvée, 100% Chardonnay, crafted using biodynamic practices. This non-dosage champagne reveals complex aromas of white flowers, ripe yellow fruits, and fresh brioche, complemented by a delicate mineral touch. Its palate is both rich and elegant, with vibrant freshness and a silky texture that extends into a long, precise finish....
Deutz Rosé Millésimé is a seductive Champagne, with its deliciously coppery pink hue evoking elegance. The nose is expressive, reflecting the power of Pinot Noir at its peak. The palate is pervaded by floral and fruity aromas of a basket of red berries, with a sustained structure. The texture is silky and the finish persistent, prolonging the experience.
Salon Le Mesnil 1964 is an exceptional Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This vintage is the fruit of an exceptional year for viticulture, offering raisins of superior quality which have been carefully selected to produce the Salon Le Mesnil 1964 champagne.
Nicolas Maillart Rosé Grand Cru is a very technical cuvée that begins in the vineyard with the selection of plots of old Pinot Noir from the best terroirs of Bouzy. The estate uses the "saignee" method, i.e. the Pinot Noir grapes will macerate for a few hours to obtain the rosé color. Then, the Chardonnay is blended with the Pinot Noir to give freshness to this Cuvée.
Cuvée Rubis is a Champagne in homage to greediness with a blend of 90% Pinot Noir (including 15% red wine) and 10% Chardonnay from Premier Cru vines in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne. The wines spend 10 months aging in oak barrels to bring power and complexity.
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.
Bruno Paillard Rosé Première Cuvée is created according to the rule of assembling Pinot Noir in its two forms:
- In White: pressed quickly, after rapid separation of the juices and the skins, the Pinot Noir musts are very clear and are vinified in white.
- In Red: by prolonged maceration of the juices on the...
Grand Cellier is a daring Champagne, all in elegance with a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from Premier Cru vines in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne. The wines spend 10 months aging in oak barrels to bring power and complexity.
Deutz Blanc de Blancs Millésimé is a perfectly crafted cuvée with a nose of remarkable finesse and minerality. Chardonnay brings notes of verbena, ripe white fruit and dried white flowers to the palate.