Perle d'Ayala 2013 is a pure expression of the house style, made exclusively from Grands Crus.
It is a blend of 80% Chardonnay from Chouilly and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger and 20% Pinot Noir from Aÿ.
This cuvée has benefited from 8 years of cork ageing in the house cellars to develop a complex aromatic profile. Riddling is done on racks and disgorging by hand. The Brut dosage is 6 g/L.
The wine has a brilliant, deep gold color, dotted with delicate bubbles.
The nose is expressive and complex, with notes of cookie, spices, yellow fruit, roasted coffee and brown tobacco.
The palate is greedy, with notes of pastry, yellow fruit, spices and citrus. The finish reveals fine bitters and lingering salinity.
This cuvée Perle d'Ayala 2013 is a perfect match for red tuna tataki, rack of salt-meadow lamb, Belle Hélène pear or Tonka bean crème brûlée.
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