Ayala

Cuvée Perle d'Ayala Millésime Brut Champagne

9.253 ratings
9.323 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
James Bishop

2002 Vintage

2002 Vintage

May 4th, 2016
Christine Havens

Ayala Perle D'Ayala Brut Millèsime 2002 is an elegant blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru regions of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. It's been aged on the lees for eight years, giving it nice balance and weight against a tensile acid spine. Golden delicious apple, lemon zest and shortbread form that wonderful trifecta of aromas that is not unlike a freshly-baked apple pie. I especially like that the finish is very long, and very persistent.

Ayala Perle D'Ayala Brut Millèsime 2002 is an elegant blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru regions of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. It's been aged on the lees for eight years, giving it nice balance and weight against a tensile acid spine. Golden delicious apple, lemon zest and shortbread form that wonderful trifecta of aromas that is not unlike a freshly-baked apple pie. I especially like that the finish is very long, and very persistent.

Jan 21st, 2016
Charlie Evans

Solid, clean bubbles

Solid, clean bubbles

Nov 13th, 2015
Nicholas Livingston

The prestige cuvée from Ayala, the is a right Perle indeed with a moving combination of penetrating persistence and a scent and fragrance that marries brioche pastry dough and marmalade with citrus peel and orchard fruit. An absolutely delightful bottle.

The prestige cuvée from Ayala, the is a right Perle indeed with a moving combination of penetrating persistence and a scent and fragrance that marries brioche pastry dough and marmalade with citrus peel and orchard fruit. An absolutely delightful bottle.

Oct 4th, 2015
Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

10

Champagne for my friend @Jeremiah Henderson this one is for you my amazing friend. God bless you always, may you rest in peace.

Champagne for my friend @Jeremiah Henderson this one is for you my amazing friend. God bless you always, may you rest in peace.

Feb 19th, 2015
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

All Grand Cru, 80Ch/20PN, 6g/l dosage. Made by the old team before Bollinger purchased Ayala in 2005. Maturing, cream & porcini aromas, excellent texture & length.

All Grand Cru, 80Ch/20PN, 6g/l dosage. Made by the old team before Bollinger purchased Ayala in 2005. Maturing, cream & porcini aromas, excellent texture & length.

Jun 12th, 2014
Edward Zimmerman

Yummy bubbles

Yummy bubbles

Feb 1st, 2014
Brendan White

Amazing. Could make you weep. Just as good as any of the top cuvée lines from the other houses but for half the cost....I'd say at that price it tastes even better.

Amazing. Could make you weep. Just as good as any of the top cuvée lines from the other houses but for half the cost....I'd say at that price it tastes even better.

Nov 13th, 2013
Nina Izzo

80% chardonnay 20% pinot noir dosage 6,5 10ans en cave - nez toaster - bulle légère - fruit confie - arôme évolué - très belle fraîcheur et "douceur" en bouche suivi par l acidité - élégant

80% chardonnay 20% pinot noir dosage 6,5 10ans en cave - nez toaster - bulle légère - fruit confie - arôme évolué - très belle fraîcheur et "douceur" en bouche suivi par l acidité - élégant

Aug 29th, 2013
Vanessa

We visited Champagne Ayala today, located in the grand cru village of Äy, Champagne. 🇫🇷

This champagne house is now part of the Bollinger family 🏠 ; it has a distinct and marked personality, leaning especially towards Chardonnay with a light, elegant, and focused character. 🌸

We had the pleasure of touring the grounds and cave with @carledmundsherman where we learned about the history of Ayala, the subsoils and topography where grapes used to make this wine were grown; we rode an elevator with crates of bottles that had been riddled, and we even caught a glimpse of wines being disgorged, dosaged, and corked in action. 🤩

It was a memorable, educational, and delicious experience. 💕Here is a lineup of wines we tasted - mostly blends of predominantly Chardonnay (with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and a Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).

All of these wines were lovely, though our favorite was the Vintage 2012 La Perle — ‘The Pearl’ — prestige cuvée, due to its richness, aromatics, and complexity. 👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾

Santé!!🥂🥂🥂🥂 @champagne_ayala

We visited Champagne Ayala today, located in the grand cru village of Äy, Champagne. 🇫🇷

This champagne house is now part of the Bollinger family 🏠 ; it has a distinct and marked personality, leaning especially towards Chardonnay with a light, elegant, and focused character. 🌸

We had the pleasure of touring the grounds and cave with @carledmundsherman where we learned about the history of Ayala, the subsoils and topography where grapes used to make this wine were grown; we rode an elevator with crates of bottles that had been riddled, and we even caught a glimpse of wines being disgorged, dosaged, and corked in action. 🤩

It was a memorable, educational, and delicious experience. 💕Here is a lineup of wines we tasted - mostly blends of predominantly Chardonnay (with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and a Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).

All of these wines were lovely, though our favorite was the Vintage 2012 La Perle — ‘The Pearl’ — prestige cuvée, due to its richness, aromatics, and complexity. 👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾

Santé!!🥂🥂🥂🥂 @champagne_ayala

Oct 25th, 2021