After a rainy and cool month of August did not let anyone expect a great vintage, but very fortunately September was once again beautiful: a very generous sun gave lovely maturity to the grapes during the day whilst the nights were cool enough to ensure a perfect sanitary condition.
2004 was a record harvest in Champagne, both in terms of quantity (14 000 kilos/ha) and quality: the average potential alcohol reached 9,7% with a lovely acidity level of 7,3g/L.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Bright and luminous, with a very fine bead.
Nose
Shows great subtlety. Deliversnotes of flowers, citrus fruit and white peaches, completed by a delicate aroma of honey.
Palate
Remarkably dynamic and fresh. Features the floral notes found on the nose and a bright and balanced mouthfeel. The finish is long, characterized by a chalky, mineral feel.
The Blend
Ayala Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively with Chardonnay from the Grands Cru villages of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Chouilly (one third of each).
Ageing
The wine is aged 5 years in our cellars before disgorgement in order to develop complexity, intensity and roundness.
