Ayala : Brut Majeur

The purity and elegance of a Brut champagne signed Ayala

The property

In 1855, Edmond de Ayala traveled to Champagne and founded in 1860 with his wife, the Champagne Ayala House. Remaining a family business, Ayala places passion and quality at the heart of its ambitions with the aim of making pure, elegant and fine champagnes. Ayala's cuvées are naturally appreciated, without any dosage. Ayala was the official supplier to the English Crown. In 2005, Ayala was taken over by the family company Jacques Bollinger.

The wine

The Brut Majeur cuvée from Ayala is made from more than 70 Champagne crus, including 6 major terroirs of the House (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Sézannais, Vitryat, Côte des Bar).

Vinification and aging

Each cru, each grape variety and each year are vinified separately within one of the 120 tanks of the house in order to preserve their integrity and their own aromatic richness. The Brut Majeur from Ayala undergoes an aging on lees in the cellar for an average of 3 years. Its dosage is 6 g/liter.

Blend

Chardonnay (55%)
Pinot noir (30%)
Pinot meunier (15%).

Characteristics and tasting advice of the Brut Majeur from Ayala

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful light gold. The effervescence is fine and persistent.

Nose
Expressive and delicate, the nose reveals fragrances of citrus, flowers and white flesh fruits.

Palate
Fresh and with a beautiful vinosity, the palate seduces with its precision, its fruitiness, its length and its balance.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, the Brut Majeur from Ayala ideally matches with white fish, shellfish, poultry or even a cheese platter.