Description
Ayala Brut Majeur NV 375ml is a half bottle of Champagne from Ayala, a house in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, France, founded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala. It is a multi-vintage, multi-cru blend led by Chardonnay with Pinot Noir and Meunier, and it spends around three years on lees before release.
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Serve well chilled in a flute or tulip glass. The house presents it as an aperitif and a match for white fish, shellfish or poultry, and the 375ml format suits two glasses before dinner or a small plate of oysters.
- Champagne from Aÿ, France
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier
- 375ml half bottle
Citrus, white flowers and white-fleshed fruit show on the nose, with refined bubbles in the glass. The palate is balanced, fresh and precise, finishing crisp and fruity, with a moderate dosage of 6 grams per litre keeping things dry.
The blend draws on about 70 crus across the house’s six growing areas, including the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Ayala has belonged to Champagne Bollinger since 2005 and describes itself as a pioneer of low dosage wines, with a pure and balanced style centred on Chardonnay.
A practical size for one or two people who want a glass of Champagne without opening a full bottle.
