Champagne Ayala Collection AYALA
Champagne
August 19, 2026 - Champagne Ayala’s N° 7 is the second opus from the “Collection AYALA”, a series of unique cuvées created to express the specificity of a vintage and a selection of exceptional crus through the lens of this boutique Maison. It is produced in limited quantities and released only upon indication that the elements in this wine are integrated and evolved to a point of perfect harmony.
Wine Spectator - October 13, 2020
Wine Enthusiast - September 03, 2020
Wine Advocate - April 20, 2020
Wine Spectator - December 08, 2020
Champagne Ayala Brut Nature NV
Champagne
August 19, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that is aged for nearly four years. It reveals elegant complexity, with extended autolysis highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Champagne’s best crus. The blend features primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a touch of Pinot Meunier for balance. Its bright gold color leads to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors and vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining freshness and tension.
Wine Spectator - September 26, 2024
James Suckling - August 15, 2024 "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive brut-nature blend of 55%Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. On the nose it shows aromas of sliced apples, pears and cinnamon. Round and juicy with…
Jeb Dunnuck - December 15, 2025 "First produced in in 2007, the NV Champagne Brut Nature has four years aging sur latte and consists of 52% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, and 23% Meunier, based on the…
Champagne Ayala Brut Nature
Champagne
August 19, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that highlights the House’s remarkable vinification expertise. After nearly four years of cellar aging, the wine reveals an elegant complexity, with an extended autolysis that enhances the quality of the grapes sourced from Champagne’s best crus. The blend primarily features Chardonnay, with a touch of Pinot Noir and a small amount of Pinot Meunier, resulting in a balanced, pure expression. Its bright gold color with a silver hue gives way to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors alongside vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining tension and freshness.
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,…
Wine Spectator - 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,…
E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2020
Hermitage
August 19, 2026 - E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc is a rare gem from one of France’s most renowned appellations. While white Rhône wines are scarce, Guigal’s focus on this style makes them a standout, with whites making up 25% of their production. This wine blends explosive floral and fruit aromas with intense minerality and a silky concentration of flavors. Made primarily from Marsanne, with a hint of Roussanne, it finishes remarkably fresh, capturing the warmth and complexity of the Northern Rhône. This is a true discovery for those seeking elegance and depth.
Jeb Dunnuck - March 28, 2024
James Suckling - May 02, 2024
Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "Matured in one-year barrels, the 2020 Hermitage Blanc wafts from the glass with aromas of almonds, spices, ripe orchard fruits and attractive oaky nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, round and sappy,…
Château de La Chaize Fleurie “Clos de La Chapelle des Bois” Monopole 2020
Fleurie
August 17, 2026 - La Chapelle des Bois is one of Fleurie's most historically significant plots, named for a 15th-century pilgrimage chapel and enclosed by a stone wall dating to 1810. Acquired by the Gruy family in 2019 and produced only in exceptional vintages, it is among the rarest and most precise expressions the appellation has to offer, with fewer than 3,000 bottles released per year.
