Several months of rest after the first fermentation are necessary for the stabilization of clear (non-sparkling) wines and the expression of their aromatic potential.
Not quantitative, the 2021 harvest was qualitative... chardonnay (with its beautiful freshness) suffered much less than the pinot noir (with some fine fruit) and pinot meunier (for its acidity).
The Ayala Champagne House was nonetheless able to carry out its first blending trials and conclude the future Brut Majeur ( Ayala's emblematic Cuvée).
Interview by Maison Ayala Cellar Master Caroline LATRIVE