Ayala
Champagne Brut Nature
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 20% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | 4 years of ageing on the fine lees (on the yeasts) |
- Zero dosage: Brut Nature with no added sugar, expressing maximum purity
- Blend: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, including 20% reserve wines
- Ageing: 4 years on the lees, extended autolysis; fine and persistent bubbles
- Profile: citrus, white fruit and saline notes; chalky texture, long and savoury finish
- Pairings: ideal as an aperitif with oysters, raw seafood, sushi, shellfish and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ayala Champagne Brut Nature is a sparkling wine crafted using the Traditional Method, created from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with no added sugar dosage. In the glass, it stands out for its brilliant golden colour, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet opens with clear notes of citrus, peach and white flowers, enriched by delicate hints of yeast. On the palate, it reveals a character of great purity, supported by a chalky texture and a vibrant mineral tension that fades into a long, savoury finish. It is perfect to enjoy with raw seafood, oysters and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Champagne is produced in France, in the renowned region of the same name, thanks to the expertise of Maison Ayala. Founded in 1860, the company boasts a valuable vineyard heritage that ensures consistent quality and stylistic adherence. The chalky soils and continental climate shape the territorial identity of the area, imparting a pronounced mineral character to the grapes. By choosing not to add dosage, the producer delivers a purest expression of the terroir, showcasing the land in a direct and transparent way. The natural vocation of the landscape is reflected in an elegant structure with remarkable depth.
How it is produced
The process follows the strict timing of the Traditional Method, beginning with vinification in stainless steel tanks to enhance the aromatic precision of the grapes. The final blend incorporates precious reserve wines, essential for adding depth and maintaining the expressive continuity of the Maison. The bottles then rest for four years on the lees, initiating a prolonged autolysis that gives the wine marked complexity. Disgorgement finally takes place with zero dosage, a precise technical choice aimed at preserving the freshness and absolute verticality of the sip.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1860, Maison Ayala boasts a prestigious history in the Champagne region. This Champagne Brut Nature is the result of a meticulous application of the traditional method, incorporating reserve wines to preserve its unmistakable style over time. The four-year ageing on the lees reflects the winery's savoir-faire, bestowing the glass with a chiselled minerality and great gustatory tension. Praised by international critics, this zero dosage sparkling wine expresses a vibrant purity, ideal for accompanying raw seafood and enhancing the most special moments.
Awards
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92/100
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93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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92/100
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91/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1860
- Hectares: 130
Ayala flourished in the 1920s, but by the turn of the 21st Century was doing less well. It was sold in 2000 to the Jean-Jacques Frey group, and under the direction of Thierry Budin began to find its direction again. In January 2005 Ayala became part of Champagne Bollinger. Read more
| Name | Ayala Champagne Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 20% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Ayala |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1860, Maison Ayala boasts a prestigious history in the Champagne region. This Champagne Brut Nature is the result of a meticulous application of the traditional method, incorporating reserve wines to preserve its unmistakable style over time. The four-year ageing on the lees reflects the winery's savoir-faire, bestowing the glass with a chiselled minerality and great gustatory tension. Praised by international critics, this zero dosage sparkling wine expresses a vibrant purity, ideal for accompanying raw seafood and enhancing the most special moments. |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method/classic method (méthode traditionnelle); partially vinified in stainless steel tanks; aged for 4 years on fine lees with prolonged autolysis; Brut Nature with zero dosage (no sugar added at disgorgement). |
| Aging | 4 years of ageing on the fine lees (on the yeasts) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |