Champagne Ayala
Brut Nature

The Champagne Brut Nature by Ayala is the result of the skilful blending of 30% Pinot Noir, 55% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier grapes coming from a careful selection of 70 different crus. 2019 vintage base with 43% vin de réserve from the three previous vintages: 2018, 2017 and 2016. Microvinification takes place in small stainless steel vats and after prolonged ageing on its lees, this Brut Nature reveals an elegant complexity that, with the absence of dosage, further emphasises the exceptional quality of this Cuvée.

Maison Ayala is a pioneer in making wines with low dosage and the Brut Nature, Zero Dosage, is proof of this absolute commitment by revealing the best of the selected grapes.

The Champagne Brut Nature by Ayala is quite dry on the palate and shows great finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir brings richness to the wine and a long finish, while Chardonnay, from the best soils from the Côte des Blancs, adds delicacy, liveliness and freshness. Then Meunier, mainly from the Vallée de la Marne, gives the wine an attractive fruitiness. The connoisseur will be able to appreciate the fruity notes and all the delicate aromas that are not masked by sugar. It is a considerable amount of work to be able to offer a wine, as only the best wines can be presented purely in their natural state.

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.