
Champagne Ayala
Rosé Majeur NV
Champagne, France
Rosé Majeur is the perfect embodiment of the originality and finesse of the House’s wines. Made predominantly from Chardonnay, it is crafted with the addition of a small proportion of still Pinot Noir from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. A low dosage enables it to express the House style, both feminine and generous, with great elegance. The very high proportion of Chardonnay and the aging process result in a Champagne with remarkable finesse.
Brut Rosé Majeur shines with freshness on the palate, offering immediate pleasure and well-balanced flavors.
Vineyard

Ayala currently owns 35 acres in Champagne. Thanks to its privileged location in the heart of the Grand Crus of Montagne de Reims and their link to Bollinger, they also have unique access to top quality grapes.
Winemaking

Brut Rosé Majeur is a blend of Chardonnay (51%), Pinot Noir (40%) and Pinot Meunier (9%). The very high proportion of Chardonnay and the aging process result in a Champagne with remarkable finesse and elegance. Everything from grape reception to vinification, aging, riddling and disgorgement is done at the Ayala cellars. Brut Rosé Majeur is fermented in stainless steel, with a focus on freshness and precision. It spends 2.5 years on the lees and rests in the cellar for at least 3 months after disgorgement.
Tasting Note

“A cleverly arranged nose with saturated rose-like perfume layered into ripe expressive peaches, strawberries and wild dark cherries. The palate holds that darker cherry edge with real style and balance. Terrific. Drink now.” – 93 Points, James Suckling
Food Pairing

At ease with food, Rosé Majeur is the perfect companion for grilled salmon, lamb chops or even a red berry tart.
Color
Rose
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Appellation
Champagne, France
Farming
Ayala encourages their growers to use organic fertilizers and avoid insecticides, herbicides and pesticides.
Alcohol
12.0%
Suggested Retail Price
$72.00
Reviews
"Lively, even zesty"
Wine Spectator -
"A bright rosé Champagne, offering a driving note of pink grapefruit granita layered with toast, pickled ginger and spun honey flavors. Lively, even zesty, in texture, with lip-smacking acidity and a creamy, minerally finish."
"Strong tenacity and repeating floral character"
Vinous Media - “Bright orange-pink. Fresh strawberry and tangerine on the lively floral nose and in the mouth. Spicy and incisive, with sappy red fruit and rose pastille flavors underscored by juicy acidity and a subtle chalky nuance. A mineral element adds bite to the finish, which hangs on with strong tenacity and repeating floral character. Six percent of the Pinot Noir component in this blend is in the form of still Pinot Noir from vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.”
"Real style and balance. Terrific."
James Suckling - "A cleverly arranged nose with saturated rose-like perfume layered into ripe expressive peaches, strawberries and wild dark cherries. The palate holds that darker cherry edge with real style and balance. Terrific."
Reviews
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Trade Materials
Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur Non-Vintage Shelf Talker
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Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur Label
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Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur Bottle Shot
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Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur Non-Vintage Tech Sheet
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Videos
Ayala Rosé Majeur with Caroline Latrive
July 21, 2020 - Champagne Ayala cellar-master Caroline Latrive gives a behind the scene look into the detailed process of making the house's gorgeous Rosé Majeur. [embed]https://vimeo.com/415545555#t=36s[/embed] https://vimeo.com/440099034
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