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Champagne Ayala

Le Blanc de Blancs A/18

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Vineyard

Ayala currently owns 35 acres in Champagne. This new 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, from the 2018 vintage.

Winemaking

Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Fermentation: Everything from grape reception to vinification, aging, riddling and disgorgement is
done at the Ayala cellars. Microvinification of individual plots happens in stainless steel vats.
Aging: Cellar-aged for almost 6 years.
Dosage: 5 g/L Extra-Brut.
Alcohol: 12%

Tasting Note

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.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Appellation

Champagne

Farming

Ayala encourages their growers to use organic fertilizers and avoid insecticides, herbicides and pesticides.

Alcohol

12%

Suggested Retail Price

$130.00

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."

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James Suckling - June 12, 2024

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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."

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