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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.
This vintage is perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious Cristal. The year 2016 unexpectedly brought a superb balance to Cristal, blending its bright, vibrant character with its grounded, earthy side. It's similar to the nearly perfect balance of past ripe and refined years, following in the footsteps of Champagne's best like 2002, 2008, and 2012. Cristal 2016 is both new...
For more than 10 years, this champagne has matured and reached its peak on the lees. At the tasting, the sensations are amazing: we move away from the classic register with a nose close to perfume: sandalwood, musk, new leather, oriental spices, blond tobacco. On the palate, the tension is moderate but largely compensated by a rich and complex aroma, which gives this...
Les Fervins 2018 is a rare single-parcel cuvée from Verzy Grand Cru, located in the Grande Montagne de Reims. This 2018 vintage blends equal parts of the seven traditional Champagne grape varieties: Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. Vinified as an Extra Brut (1 g/l), it showcases the diversity and richness of...
“Incandescence: Universal physical phenomenon which makes things luminous under the effect of heat. » 100% Verzy Grand Cru terroir, 100% Pinot Noir maceration rosé.
The 2015 vintage of Dom Pérignon, a year of contrasting seasons, stands out for its power and impresses with its tactile presence when tasting. This vintage, initially dark and mysterious, reveals a deeply touched texture, offering a unique sensory experience. The structure of the 2015 Vintage is horizontal, ample and rectilinear, reflecting the intensity of the wine. Each...
Jm Sélèque Solessence is the distinctive cuvée from the 7 terroirs of the House: Pierry, Moussy, Epernay, Mardeuil, Dizy, Boursault and Vertus. A wine to discover and share with friends. The expression of pure and easy-to-digest style, in all circumstances.
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.
Pierre Péters Grande Réserve is a blend of four parcels of the finest Côte des Blancs wines from the Domaine (Le Mesnil, Avize, Cramant, Oger), to which is added around 20% of the best Reserve Perpetual vats.
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.