2018 Ayala Blanc de Blancs A/18

Tasting notes:

Chardonnay is the essence of Ayala and A/18 is their signature champagne. Each parcel is vinified separately prior to the blend and aged for 6 years. Low dosage. Aromas of pear, grapefruit and jasmine, followed by honeyed tones, blood orange and pastry. Creamy texture on the palate with great purity and freshness and a chalky mineral finish.

Producer description:

Founded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, Ayala is an independent, family-owned champagne house nestled in Aÿ, in the heart of the Grands Crus. Today, it is owned by the Bollinger family who built a state-of-the-art winery, allowing Ayala to offer wines with a great purity of style. Ayala has always been a pioneer in the creation of low-dosage Champagnes. They use a high proportion of Chardonnay and vinify each plot they harvest separately before creating their blend. This, combined with an extensive ageing on the lees (from 3 to 12 years) make Champagne Ayala stand out. Expressive, precise and harmonious, their wines show great purity and freshness.