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A Visit to Champagne

September 18, 2023

Nicola Leigh Stewart recently explored all that the beautiful region of Champagne, France has to offer in the Fall 2023 issue of Elite Traveler. The guide covers the best time […]

Cellarmaster Julian Gout of Champagane Ayala in Drinks Business

December 22, 2022

Champagne Ayala is featured in the ‘People Moves’ column of the December 2022 issue of Drinks Business. Editor Lucy Shaw highlights the appointment of Ayala’s new Cellar Master, Julian Gout. […]

Champagne Ayala & Langlois-Chateau Dazzles in Town & Country

December 9, 2022

The roundup, titled “The Best Inexpensive Bubbly for All your Celebrations” features Champagne Ayala’s Brut Majeur noting ”this champagne is brisk and fresh” and Langlois-Chateau’s Crémant de Loire, noting “with […]

Champagne Ayala Announces New Winemaker, Julian Gout

October 27, 2022

The Drinks Business write about Champagne Ayala’s newly appointed Cellar Master. “Former Selosse and Taittinger winemaker Julian Gout has been appointed cellar master at Champagne Ayala, beginning November 1st.” Gout […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guides: The Best Wines to Pair with Oysters

February 2, 2022

Forbes included Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur in a story highlighting the best wines to pair with oysters for Valentine’s Day. Writer Jeanette Hurt says, “this well-balanced and vibrant non-vintage brut […]

Champagne Ayala and Champagne Bollinger for the Holidays

December 28, 2021

The Tennessean and Food & Beverage Magazine both highlighted selections from Champagne Ayala and Champagne Bollinger to enjoy this holiday season. Steve Prati’s syndicated column for the Tennessean recommends Ayala […]

The Best Champagne Bottles to Pop This New Years

December 17, 2021

Town & Country selected Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 as two outstanding bottles to seek out this holiday season for New Years Eve. Ayala’s flagship […]

Holiday Sparklers

November 5, 2021

The Wine Buzz highlighted Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur in a roundup about the best sparkling wines to enjoy this holiday season. The Brut Majeur is described as […]

Celebrate New Year’s Early with These New Releases From Champagne

October 27, 2021

Forbes highlighted top non-vintage Champagne offerings to enjoy this season, including Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur, as well as Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée and Rosé. A few highlights […]

Limited Edition 007 “No Time To Die” Champagne and Free Charburgers and Fries – Here’s What’s Popping Up

September 3, 2021

LA Weekly celebrated the release of Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition, as well as Champagne Ayala’s adult “happy meal” at LA hotspot chi SPACCA in a recent story. The […]

Adjusting to the New Normal: with Ayala’s Caroline Latrive

August 18, 2021

The trade publication, The Buyer, published a dedicated feature on Champagne Ayala. The story includes conversation highlights between writer Peter Dean and Chef de Cave Caroline Latrive, focused on how […]

Why These Champagnes from Bollinger and Ayala are Perfect for Summer Celebrations

June 28, 2021

Upscale Living touted Champagne Ayala and Champagne Bollinger’s flagship non-vintage wines as perfect options to toast with during summer celebrations. The piece offers background on both maisons before offering tasting […]

Life & Style: Dads and Grads Edition

June 18, 2021

New York Lifestyles magazine selected Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur as a great gift for Father’s Day or to celebrate a graduate with! The journalist says, “as June 2021 is about […]

Mad for March

March 2, 2021

Grapefriend highlighted the wines of Le Macchiole’s Cinzia Merli and Champagne Ayala’s Caroline Latrive in a newsletter honoring International Women’s Day on March 8. Writer Alyssa Vitrano highlighted Le Macchiole […]

Valentine’s Day Champagne – You can drink well on a budget

February 3, 2021

Amy Reiley’s Eat Something Sexy featured Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur, as well as Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in a roundup of top non-vintage champagnes to pop open […]

Sparkling Wine – and the best bubbly for the 2020 holidays

January 15, 2021

Vindulge published a roundup of writer Mary Cressler’s favorite sparkling wines and champagnes tasted in 2020, including Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur. The robust piece provides readers with […]

Second Half 2020 Sample Roundup

January 12, 2021

Dallas Wine Chick highlighted the Champagne Ayala range within a story dedicated to standout wines tasted during the second half of 2020. Writer Melanie Ofenloch sets the stage by noting […]

Stay Safe, Sip Well: Sparkling Wines for Trying Times

January 5, 2021

Wanda Mann of Wine with Wanda recounted how she’s adapted life as a wine journalist this past year and how she’s grown to appreciate tasting wines quietly and at her […]

Holiday Edition 2020: Champagne Ayala 2013 Le Blanc de Blancs and Brut Majeur

December 30, 2020

The Chicago Wine Press recommended Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2013 and Brut Majeur NV within its annual Champagne report. Reviewer W. Peter Hoyne informs readers about the vineyard […]

The Best Champagne and Sparkling Wine to Buy for the Holidays

December 29, 2020

The Houston Chronicle selected Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée and Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur as two of the top champagnes to enjoy this holiday season. Writer Dale Robertson reinforces Bollinger’s heritage […]