Champagne Ayala

Rosé Collection N° 14 2014

The Champagne Rosé Collection N°14 is the third “ephemeral” product by Maison Ayala. The Chef de cave, Caroline Latrive, wanted to assemble crus in equal proportions, exclusively from the 2014 vintage, and for the first time in a Rosé version. A blend of 5 Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs (Choully, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) and the Montagne de Reims (Aÿ, Verzy), all from the 2014 vintage. The predominant assemblage of this Cuvée Rosé is given by Chardonnay grapes (around 60%) with the addition of Pinot Noir grapes, of which 5% vin rouge d’Aÿ. Thanks to its prolonged ageing – around 6 years – in the Maison‘s cellars and its low dosage, the Champagne Rosé Collection N°14 is a remarkable expression of Ayala‘s know-how. 

The Champagne Rosé Collection N°14 is characterised at first glance by its brilliant colour with delicate pink-gold hues that reveal a subtle effervescence. To the nose it is fresh and acid, with notes of morello cherry, redcurrant and cherry. Frangipani flowers mingle with the delicacy of mango, lychee and passion fruit. On the palate, the lively and generous attack reveals the unctuousness of vanilla and the freshness of savoury lime. Medium chalky and mineral palate enveloped by warm notes of cocoa and blood orange. A candied ginger finish accompanies a sweet grapefruit bitterness. A firm grip on the palate with length and breadth.

A great Champagne Rosé, a pure and stylistic expression by Ayala, produced in a very limited quantity, of only 7,235 bottles.