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Champagne Ayala

Le Blanc de Blancs A/18

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Le Blanc de Blancs is Ayala’s signature champagne, made as a 100% Chardonnay blend that captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Ayala team has long explored Chardonnay’s potential in response to climate change, as the grape adapts well to warmer temperatures. After six years of aging before release, it reveals aromatic complexity and a creamy texture. Recent vintages have naturally preserved acidity and freshness, resulting in elegant, pure champagnes with excellent potential for further aging.

VINEYARD

Ayala currently owns 35 acres in Champagne. This 100% Chardonnay blend from the Grands and Premiers Crus captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims.

WINEMAKING

Everything from grape reception to vinification, aging, riddling and disgorgement is done at the Ayala cellars. The Blanc des Blancs rests on the lees in the cellar for six years after disgorgement in order to develop complexity, intensity and roundness on the palate.

VINTAGE

The winter of 2018 was rainy but the spring that followed was mild. A dry, sunny summer led to an early harvest under optimal conditions.

TASTING NOTE

Fresh and lively, with a dazzling youthful character followed by a broad and appetizing palate of white fruit and acacia honey with subtle pastry and brioche overtones.

FOOD PAIRING

Sea bream ceviche with lemon, prawn risotto or veal braised with rosemary

Color

White

Blend %

100% Sparkling Blend

Appellation

Champagne

Alcohol

12%

Suggested Retail Price

$134

Reviews

94

Wine Enthusiast - July 23, 2024 “A beautiful Champagne, this citrus and white-fruited wine is tightly textured with a strong mineral character and pure acidity and freshness. The low dosage means it is dry, but the fruit contrasts well with this.”

93

Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed mousse and a long, refreshing, well-spiced finish."

93

James Suckling - June 12, 2024

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