FRANCE | CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE AYALA BRUT ROSÉ N O 14 2014
A yala is one of the most exciting stories in Champagne today, and the definition of a boutique Champagne producer. This historic house has been rivatilized by a small, young and dynamic team that handles every step of production, from grape reception to labeling, in their jewel of a facility. Ayala crafts Chardonnay-focused wines that deliver immense precision, elegance and pleasure. N°14 is the third opus from the "COLLECTION AYALA," a set of cuvees produced in limited quantities, unveiled only as they approach their peak level of drinkability. This ephemeral cuvee is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir — including Grand Cru Aÿ red wine. The grapes are sourced from 5 crus: Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay and Aÿ & Verzy for Pinot Noir. Aÿ brings richness of fruit and its structure Chouilly brings elegance and balance Cramant adds chalky minerality Le Mesnil-sur-Oger brings tension and ageing potential Verzy adds upright, firm character
The five emblematic Grands Crus form the backbone of the House's blends. The Ayala Team wanted to work the crus in equal proportions, exclusively from the 2014 vintage and for the first time in a rosé version. N°14 sees 6 years of ageing in the cellar and a low dosage of 5.3 grams/liter, another trademark of the Ayala style.
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"Plenty of strawberry character with iron, peaches and hints of chalk. Full- bodied with medium, round tannins and a spicy, cotton-candy and orange-peel aftertaste."
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