rating B+

standout owned by Bollinger who have re-established quality

about founded in 1860 by Colombian Edmond de Ayala who received the property in Aÿ as part of his marriage to the daughter of Viscomte d’Mareuil. It has changed hands several times since then, with quality in decline until it was bought by Bollinger in 2005. The initial wines after the takeover were made from reserve, brut nature wines, but Ayala is beginning to establish its own independent identity,

wines tasted

Brut Majeur NV ($35)

40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier. Fairly classic, drink-now, affordable non-vintage champagne.

website https://www.champagne-ayala.fr/en/

email contact@champagne-ayala.fr

phone +33 326551544

address 1 rue Edmond de Ayala, Aÿ