{"product_id":"ayala-champagne-brut-majeur","title":"Ayala Champagne Brut Majeur","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyala Champagne Brut Majeur is the house’s Champagne, produced according to the strict \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wine is the result of a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eblend of grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. In the glass, it displays a bright pale golden yellow, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is expressive, characterised by citrus fruits, white flowers, green apple and peach, with subtle hints of bread crust. On the palate, it offers a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing itself as balanced and precise, with a long, fruity finish, accentuated by the low sugar dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée is born in the heart of Champagne from a mosaic of over seventy sites, including notable \u003cstrong\u003ePremier and Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. To preserve the authenticity of each area, Ayala vinifies each plot separately, ensuring maximum complexity in the blend’s composition. The French house operates with a strong focus on the environment, adopting certified \u003cstrong\u003esustainable viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e practices and advancing \u003cstrong\u003eorganic conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e processes for the management of its own vineyards, in full respect of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with gentle pressing, followed by the first fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperature to maintain aromatic purity. After several months, the base wines are blended for bottling. As required by the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003esecond fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in the bottle, where the wine matures for at least \u003cstrong\u003ethirty-six months\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lees. This long period in the cellar imparts vibrancy and marked structural complexity. Careful cold stabilisation follows to ensure the perfect clarity of the final product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the historic maison celebrates its heritage through the renowned Brut Majeur. Now led by the Bollinger family, the company boasts a prestigious past, ennobled by historic royal accolades. Having overcome the challenges of the early twentieth century, the winery has refined a \u003cstrong\u003epure, low-dosage style\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the finesse of Chardonnay. This artisanal mastery comes to life in the skilful blending of grapes from \u003cstrong\u003eover 70 crus\u003c\/strong\u003e, paying homage to the vibrant and endless richness of the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ayala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503316431019,"sku":"5523","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ayala-champagne-brut-majeur_5523_1_b9202783-a993-4cf3-b2e6-888e806e22fe.webp?v=1773659586","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/ayala-champagne-brut-majeur","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}