Brut No° 7
2007
Champagne AYALA is one of the longest-established champagne Houses; it has been based in Aÿ, at the heart of the great champagne vineyards, since it was founded over 150 years ago. Independent and family-owned, it is still today the archetype of a great and historic House, producing top quality wines which are enjoyed throughout the world for their freshness and elegance. Edmond de Ayala, founder of the House in 1860, came from a family that had always aspired to go one step further. His...
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N°7 is the second opus in the “COLLECTION AYALA”. This ephemeral cuvée is a blend of 7 Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, all from the 2007 vintage year. Thanks to its long ageing in the cellars, on lees, and its low dosage, this noble champagne is a superb example of AYALA’s savoir-faire.
An Average of 11 years of ageing under cork, the wine was riddled and disgorged by hand.
The delicate yet powerful nose immerses you in a rich and summery world of plump stewed fruit, ripe mirabelle plums and apricots, honey, and a hint of eucalyptus. Incredibly soft and structured with an elegant effervescence and acidity. The smooth, rich and creamy texture gives way to saline and menthol notes which give the impression of moving from fruit to radiance. The finish is powerful and long-lingering.
A blend from seven grand crus across the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, this is dry in the classic Ayala style. Its freshness has been tempered by bottle aging although it is by no means mature and still has taught acidity. The mineral texture of the Chardonnay is balanced by the riper structure of the Pinot Noir in an impressive wine.
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A gentle nacreous silver, with a persistently fine bead. It has aromas of almonds and sourdough, then limes falling with late-season apples, slate and the faintest whisper of honey. The palate is more assertive; plums and nectarine and even a hint of brandy snap dressed in cream. The finish is delightful and supremely elegant - the pedigree of those five great Chardonnay villages brought to bear with consummate skill.
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