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Champagne Ayala Brut Nature

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Vinous - January 31, 2015 "Pale gold. Nervy lime, ginger and floral scents, with suggestions of iodine and tarragon. Tightly wound, mineral-driven citrus fruit flavors put on weight with air and take a turn to…

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Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "A balanced, mineral-driven Champagne, showing a fine, lacy texture that softens the impact of the firm spine of acidity and carries flavors of poached apricot and white cherry, candied kumquat,…

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Wine and Spirits - December 31, 2015 "Focused on red grapes (40 percent pinot noir, 20 percent pinot meunier), this is a red-fruited Champagne with a brisk, stony scent. Presented without dosage, it bristles on the tongue,…

Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur

Champagne

September 03, 2026 - Ayala Brut Majeur perfectly embodies the Chardonnay-focused style of Ayala. This cuvée achieves balance and finesse through low dosage, stainless-steel vinification, and three years of aging on lees. Made from over 70 crus across Champagne’s key regions, including the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne, each cru is fermented separately in 120 stainless-steel vats, preserving its unique characteristics. The result is a Champagne of exceptional complexity, capturing the richness and diversity of the region’s terroirs.

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Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Chiseled acidity is well-integrated with the creamy mousse, plus flavors of wild strawberry and cherry, honey-roasted almond and candied pink grapefruit zest in this vibrant Champagne, with a lasting, mineral-driven…

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Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "Based on the 2020 vintage, complemented with 42% of réserve wines from 2016 to 2019, the NV Brut Majeur offers up a fresh, minty bouquet of lemon oil, pear, white…

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Wine and Spirits - December 01, 2023

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Vinous - December 01, 2015 "Dried pear, hazelnut, spice and licorice notes open up in a pretty, toasted NV Champagne to drink now and over the next few years. The Pinot comes through loud and…

Champagne Bollinger PN AYC21

Champagne

September 03, 2026 - The seventh edition of Bollinger PN, AYC21 is a 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs anchored by fruit from Aÿ, blended with Tauxières and Mutigny, and deepened by 25% reserve wines from 2012, 2013, and 2014. Each edition of PN is built around a single principal cru, offering a new interpretation of Bollinger's vineyards and savoir-faire. Aÿ, one of Champagne's most storied villages and a cornerstone of the Bollinger identity, makes AYC21 one of the most compelling editions yet.

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Wine Spectator - July 20, 2026 "With an enticing, floral- and spice-laced nose and finely meshed flavors of ripe white cherry, white raspberry, white peach fruit, biscuit, grilled almond and candied ginger, this is harmonious and…

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James Suckling - "An enticing, spicy nose of peonies, wild peaches and melon. Fine bubbles carry a tense, savory palate with lemon curd and meringue flavors. Refined in texture, with a long finish…

Champagne Ayala A/19 Le Blanc de Blancs 2019

Champagne

September 03, 2026 - Ayala’s Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, produced in small quantities in exceptional years only and fully expresses the superb caliber of great Chardonnay from the best crus of the Côte des Blancs. After 6 years of aging in Ayala’s cellars, remarkable minerality and low dosage make this an outstanding wine that can accompany a variety of flavorful dishes, including poultry and fish, or be served on its own to celebrate a special occasion.

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Vinous - May 01, 2026 "Ayala’s NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs A19 is a blend from Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cuis and Vaudemange, all 2019. Bright and vibrant in the glass, this new release…

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Wine Spectator - September 29, 2025 "Racy acidity is infused with lemon-lime character, a tangy frame sculpting this minerally blanc de blancs. Wet chalk, smoke and oyster shell notes transition to flavors of apricot, toast point…

Champagne Bollinger PN TX20

Champagne

September 03, 2026 - Each new edition of the Bollinger PN cuvée brings with it a singular and contemporary vision of the Maison’s terroir and expertise, acting as a symbol of the union between tradition and innovation. Today, Bollinger welcomes a new edition into their range: PN TX20. The base year is a 2020. The principal cru is Tauxières and and reserve wines including 2008 and 2012 make up more than 25% of the blend. The result of a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir, designed to make terroir the star of the show.

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Wine Spectator - September 10, 2025 "An enticing waft of fragrant spices draws you into the glass, where ripe and juicy black cherry and currant fruit is underscored by a clean swathe of underlying salinity. Details…

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Wine Advocate - July 03, 2025 "Disgorged in February 2025 with a dosage of eight grams per liter, it bursts from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe pear, tangerine peel, clove and brioche. On the…

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