Champagne Ayala
La Perle 2013

The Champagne La Perle 2013 by Maison Ayala is a blend of Chardonnay (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%) and brings together only the best Grands Crus such as Chouilly, Le Mesnil- sur-Oger and Aÿ. After long ageing in the cellar, the bottles remain sealed with a cork for at least 8 years, while the remuage and disgorgement are done manually. This Cuvée de Prestige reveals the style of the Maison with intensity and sublimates the essence of the Champagne region terroir. A Champagne of rare elegance and great purity, combining finesse and aromatic complexity. It is produced in extremely limited quantities, only in the best vintages.

The Champagne La Perle 2013 by Maison Ayala has an intense and brilliant gold colour with fine and delicate bubbles. The nose is expressive and complex, with notes of orange and clove, gingerbread, Madagascar vanilla, subtle hints of hazelnut and light tobacco. On the palate it reveals great minerality and tension. A first impression of purity and freshness with notes of menthol and cooked fruit; a sensation of Ecuadorian chocolate and a nice density. The finish is bright and long with acidulous and delicate notes of verbena and linden.

Champagne Ayala

The Maison was founded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, travelling from Colombia to Champagne, more precisely to Aÿ. The Ayala brand was registered at the Reims Chamber of Commerce on the 5th November 1875. The Maison Ayala is a family business and a rare independent maison in the Champagne region. In 1969, when René Chayoux passe away, Jean-Michel Ducellier supported the widow for 10 years, then obtained the exclusive direction of the maison. He remained in charge till 1995 and will always be remembered as the one who favoured the general interest over his own. In 2000 the Champagne financial group, animated by Jean-Jacques Frey, bought the maison from Alain Ducellier, Jean-Michel's son. Thierry Budin, former president of Perrier-Jouet tried for over 4 year to reorganize the maison on new bases. On 31st January 2005, the Family Group Jacques Bollinger, attracted by the quality of its wines, bought Maison Ayala. The Bollinger Group wants to give the Maison Ayala its prestigious aura back. Hervé Augustin, imortant champenoise, with experience in Maison Laurent-Perrier, Castellane and Bollinger, is now managing the company. For 25 years the quality of Ayala wines has been Nicolas Klym's obsession - its Chef de Cave. Located in Aÿ, in the heart of Champagne, Ayala has remained a valuable jewel. With a property of over 80 hectares, Ayala is on of the few maisons in the Champagne region to cover its entire grape needs and this ensures its quality, uniformity and typical characteristics. Its production is limited and its staff loyalty is almost unique.