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Edmond de Ayala in 1855, son of a Colombian diplomat, settled in Mareuil in Champagne to learn how to make wine. He married a d'Albrecht in 1858, who brought Château d'Aÿ and his vineyard to the wedding, and together they founded Maison Ayala in 1860, with the brand registered with the Reims Commercial Court in 1875.
Edmond's brother, who had moved to London in the meantime and was a close friend of the Prince of Wales, asked his brother to develop a low-dose Champagne, and Ayala thus became the official supplier to the English crown. The image of Champagne Ayala is created and so is its success.
The vicissitudes of the phylloxera crisis in the 1885s, which almost wiped out the vineyard, the fire at the winery and Château in 1910, the 1914-1918 war, and the 1929 crisis weakened Ayala, which passed from hand to hand until 2005, when it was bought by Bollinger, whose winery is almost adjacent to each other and on the same street.
Founded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, this historic house embodies the art of blending and French refinement. Located in Aÿ, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, Ayala draws its inspiration from exceptional vineyards, mainly classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru. Acquired by Bollinger in 2005, the house has preserved its unique style: fresh, precise, and highly refined champagnes, in which Chardonnay plays a central role.
Adorned with a pale gold color with green highlights, the bubbles are fine and dynamic. The nose reveals aromas of green apple, yuzu lemon, and white flowers. After aeration, light touches of brioche and roasted hazelnut appear. On the palate, the attack is lively and fruity. The mid-palate is rich, carried by flavors of pear, white peach, and citrus. A beautiful minerality adds a touch of freshness. The finish is long and balanced, leaving a lingering impression with a slight note of toast.
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