Ayala Collection Blanc de Blancs N°16 2016

A$250.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Ayala
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Region/Country
Champagne, France
Rating
95 points

Vintages

2016

Description

N°16 is the fourth opus in the Collection AYALA.

N°16 is an outstanding Blanc de Blancs made entirely from Grands and Premiers crus from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. It is a limited edition cuvée which honours Champagne’s various white varietals through a blend of Chardonnay and the region’s forgotten grape varieties: Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc.

Ratings

Score
95 points
Reviewer
Wine Enthusiast
Review

Pure mature Chardonnay gives this Champagne richness and a full texture. It is impressive, its crisp character contrasting well with hints of toast and ripe white fruits. Drink now.

Score
93 points
Reviewer
Decanter
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Review

Delicate, fresh and romantic bouquet of lemon, jasmine, spring flowers and orchard fruits. Very sappy and round, the palate is perfectly balanced and has both a pinpoint mousse and a crystalline texture. Although quite approachable today, it will come into its own when it picks up more complexity and texture with another year or two on the cork. 100% Chardonnay. Dosage of 6 g/L.

Score
93 points
Reviewer
Jeb Dunnuck
Review

The 2016 Blanc De Blancs is a bright silver-yellow hue and offers an airy and springy floral bouquet in its pastoral notes of white flowers, honeysuckle, fresh pear, and dewy earth. Medium-bodied, it’s more rounded on the mid-palate, with a fluffy mousse and supple notes of quince and fresh brioche dough. It’s elegant and approachable, with its citrus profile lasting on the clean finish. It has more substance but remains elegant and refreshing and does not feel dilute.

Specifications

Closure
Cork, cage and foil
Serving Temp.
8-10 °C
Alcohol
13%
Food pairing
Pairs marvelously with a scallops ceviche with Granny Smith apples and a touch of basil oil, Gravlax salmon with lemon thyme, lemon pie with an almond crust pastry or a poached apricot with verbena.

Ayala Collection Blanc de Blancs N°16 2016

Ayala Collection Blanc de Blancs N°16 2016
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