Brut Majeur
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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Made from a blend of the finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, Brut Majeur is the epitome of a non-vintage brut from a great, historic House. Extended ageing in cellars and a low dosage make this wine suitable for any occasion; it is the finest ambassador for the House’s freshness and elegance.
Light gold, with abundant and fine bubbles. Open and expressive on the nose with delicate, unveiling notes of citrus, flowers and white fruits. Well balanced on the palate, combining freshness and vinosity. Precise, fruity and characterised by a long finish.
Very clean and bright with transparency of sliced lemon, pear and chalk. Medium to full body with a very creamy texture and a bright, vivid finish. Comes off dry. Three years on the lees. 55% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 15% pinot meunier. A blend of 2016-2019. 6 g/l dosage.
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The Ayala team is bringing more transparency to this blend in terms of information provided on the labels as well as to its style. Based on the 2019 vintage, this release saw an increase to 55% Chardonnay, with 30% Pinot Noir and the rest Meunier, while the dosage was also reduced to 6 grams per liter. Pouring a pale silver straw hue, the NV Champagne Majeur Brut is fresh with a delicate perfume of lime blossom, yeasty, fresh bread dough, and green pear. Medium-bodied and lean on the palate, it offers a spritely mousse in a straightforward and crisp style to enjoy over the next few years. It takes on more balance and finesse than I remember from this wine in the past. Each of the wines are fermented separately now, and it was disgorged in January of 2023.
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A firm, linear Champagne, with a fine, lively mousse and chiseled acidity defining flavors of ripe cherry, preserved lemon, white blossoms, chalk and ground ginger. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
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