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Champagne Ayala

Brut Majeur NV

Champagne

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Ayala Brut Majeur perfectly embodies the Chardonnay-focused style of Ayala. This cuvée showcases the brand’s dedication to balance, precision, and finesse, with low dosage and stainless-steel vat vinification to preserve the primary aromas. An extended three-year aging on lees further refines its character. Brut Majeur is crafted from over 70 crus across the Champagne region, including the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Aube, Vitryat, and Sézannais. During vinification, each cru, grape variety, and year is fermented in one of 120 individual stainless-steel vats, ensuring that each element’s personality is maintained in the final blend. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary diversity, reflecting the richness of the region’s terroirs.

Color

White

Blend %

100% Sparkling Blend

Appellation

Champagne

Alcohol

12.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$68

Reviews

94

James Suckling - July 18, 2025 "A layered wine with spicy, almost stony, minerality. Salted lemons and oranges. Crisp on the palate with light to medium body and flavors of strawberries and restrained pastry. Chalky mineral aftertaste."

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Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2019 "Part of the Bollinger group, this nonvintage cuvée is sophisticated, with ripe fruit, acidity and tangy orange-zest flavors all in balance. A final fresh twist gives a great lift."

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Decanter - October 10, 2024 "Sunny yellow stone fruit and succulent clementine speak of zesty, bright Chardonnay, to which the gentle, flowing mousse is perfectly matched, subtly backed by some Pinot Noir structure and pale, crusty bread richness. An excellent find for fans of delicacy and finesse, this stands tall among the major maison non-vintages."

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Jeb Dunnuck - December 20, 2024 "It has the very attractive fruity and floral profile of the 2020 vintage, with aromas of fresh peach, almond flour, white flowers, and linen. Medium-bodied, it’s refreshing and pure, with a lively mousse and a clean, stony finish. It’s elegant and gently rounded all the way through with a stylish freshness."

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