Discover the House’s expertise in highlighting Champagne’s various white varietals : AYALA Collection N°16, an exceptional limited-edition Blanc de Blancs.
N°16 is the fourth opus in the « Collection AYALA » : ephemeral cuvées, in limited quantities, released at their peak. This new edition unveils the House’s expertise in highlighting Champagne’s various white varietals.
AYALA Collection N°16 is blended from 50% Chardonnay, the House’s signature grape variety, and 50% of the old white grape varieties of Champagne’s region : Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc.
AYALA Collection N°16 is made entirely from Grands and Premiers crus from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims :
Aÿ, Avenay, Chouilly, Cramant, Cuis and Oger
2016 endured some extreme conditions in the Champagne region. After a sunny autumn and mild winter, spring was cool and extremely rainy. The scorching temperatures of the summer will allow the grapes to reach the right balance and full ripeness, revealing a magnificent harvest and perfectly balanced grapes with great ageing potential.
Champagne AYALA relies on a long ageing period, which makes it possible to keep the dosage low and is necessary for the development of a beautiful aromatic complexity.
The purity of the style is also reflected in the minimalist dosage of the wines, a unique feature of Champagne AYALA, which is a pioneer in the region.
the words of our cellar master
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COMPLEX AND CHISELLED
"To the eye, a bright wine with silvery hues. AYALA N°16 unveils a complex nose and an expression of multiple fruit facets: mirabelle plum, candied lemon peel and white grapefruit. Notes of white flowers, honey acacia and fresh hazelnut will complete this subtle nose. The tasting is followed by a precise and acidulated attack with notes of apricot, yuzu and eucalyptus. A silky, elegant mouth with great freshness. This chiselled wine offers a great complexity and a lenghty, saline finish."
Julian Gout, Cellar Master
PAIRINGS
N°16 is the perfect accompaniment to scallop ceviche with Granny Smith apples and a touch of basil oil, salmon gravlax with lemon thyme, lemon tart with almond shortcrust pastry or poached apricots with verbena.
SERVICE SUGGESTIONS
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Service temperature10°C
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Type of glass recommendedA tulip-shaped glass: spherical with a narrower opening to bring out the flavour and aromas.
Hadrien Mouflard
managing director at champagne ayala
« AYALA Collection N°16 expresses the willingness of the oenological team in creating a unique cuvée blending crus and original grape varieties thanks to 2016 vintage. »