Ayala Brut Majeur

Ayala Brut Majeur Non Vintage Champagne 

Grapes: A blend of 55% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, hand picked

Producer Tasting Note:

"Showcasing the diverse personalities of Champagne’s different terroirs, Ayala Brut Majeur unveils a great aromatic range: long-lasting aromas of citrus, white fruits and flowers. Expressive and delicate, the cuvée demonstrates a great purity, always with perfect balance between freshness and vinosity" - Julian Gout, Cellar Master

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Champagne Ayala is one of the longer-established champagne houses, founded over 150 years ago in Aÿ. In 2005, the Bollinger family bought this neighbouring estate and set upon a resurgence for the brand, with a complete restoration of winemaking facilities and a bold new direction. This, their flagship, leads with 55% Chardonnay, with pinot noir (30%) and pinot meunier (15%) following. The wine was sourced from 70 crus, and at blending, there are 120 different stainless steel vats to work with. The wine has 40% reserves (dating back to 2016) After at least 3 years on lees, my bottle was disgorged January 2023, with 6 g/L. Ripe and doughy apple, rainier cherry, and apple blossom is seasoned with smoked stone, over a creamy nougat base. There's a kiss of oxidation on the core, which mars the balance, regrettably. Drinking now." 

89/100 points, Treve Ring, Gismondi-on-Wine, March 2025

"Light golden yellow in colour with silvery reflections, and a delicate mousse. On the nose, aromas of fresh yellow apple, some biscuit, and nuances of orange zest. The medium-bodied palate has integrated acidity, with white stone fruit, fine blossom honey and lime notes, a versatile food wine. (Vin de Base 2021)."

93/100 points, Falstaff (Austria), September 2025

"Complex, fresh, layered and classic, a fascinating bouquet with layers of sweet citrus and a deep centered autolysis, white strawberry and white fleshed stone fruits. A delicious wine on the palate with fine a mousse texture, a whisper of white spice and white stone fruits. The acid line is perfect carrying flavours and highlighting the complexities of autolysis. Delicious and lengthy with best drinking from day of purchase through 2032. Outstanding value!"

96/100 points, Cameron Douglas MS, November 2024

A Non-Vintage Brut is always the best expression of the style of a great Champagne House and the origin of the Crus gives a good indication of the quality of the wine. Here Crus such as Cramant for Chardonnay, Aÿ and Bouzy for Pinot Noir and Venteuil for Pinot Meurier have been used. These villages are some of the highest rated on the Echelle des Crus scale. The wine spends an average of 3 years on its lees. Its extended ageing in cellar and low dosage makes it suitable for any occasion. In conversion to organic farming.

Food Match: Ideal as an aperitif, Brut Majeur is also the perfect accompaniment to any course of a meal: seafood, poultry as well as cheeses such as Coulommiers, Chaource and Brieterrines and fruit based desserts.