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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.
Made from the Grands Crus of Côte des blancs (Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger) and Montagne de Reims (Aÿ), Ayala Perle 2015 embodies the artisanal expertise of the House, founded in 1860.
This precise blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir benefits from 8 years' extended aging under cork, favoring a unique aromatic complexity. Each bottle, from a confidential production run, is stirred on a rack and disgorged by hand, perpetuating traditional methods.
To the eye, its deep golden color is enhanced by a fine, delicate effervescence. The complex nose reveals notes of toast, blond tobacco and hazelnut, evolving towards aromas of dried flowers and a hint of eucalyptus, the distinctive signature of Aÿ Pinots. On the palate, the attack is lively, with candied citrus fruit typical of Côte des blancs, followed by greedy notes of cocoa and fruit Secs. Fine bitters add structure and exceptional length.
With a dosage of Extra-Brut (5 g/L), Ayala Perle 2015 expresses a subtle balance between freshness, generosity and depth. Ideal for refined pairings, it goes perfectly with old cheeses like aged Parmesan or Comté, a perfect egg with raw porcini mushrooms, linguine with garlic cockles, or caramelized brioche perdue.
Enjoy it now, or let it age to enrich its aromatic palette. Serve at 12°C in a tulip-shaped glass to enhance its complex aromas and silky texture.
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