The plenitude of Grands Crus stamped with the House’s bespoke craftsmanship
The Craftsmanship
La Perle is the fruit of a true and passionate craftsmanship drawing inspiration from a taste for purity and elegantly highlighting an exceptional vintage in Champagne. Pure expression of the House’s style it is exclusively made up of Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs in Chardonnay Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and in Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims in Verzy.
Made up of a majority of Chardonnay, this prestigious cuvée reveals the AYALA style with great intensity. This is a champagne with a rare elegance and an exceptional purity, combining finesse and aromatic complexity.
The Traditional Art of Champagne
Unique, the cuvée La Perle receives special attention throughout the entirety of its elaboration. Following the singular art of the blend, the AYALA savoir-faire reveals itself through the respect of a traditional crafts of Champagne.
The extended ageing in the cellars is carried out under cork for at least 8 years, allowing the development of a complex aromatic range recognized by connoisseurs, before the hand-riddling on traditional racks and manual disgorging.
Food Pairings
La Perle 2012 will pair perfectly with a beef tataki or a duck breast fillet slightly honeyed with confit carrots. This cuvée will harmoniously accompany a leg of lamb prepared ‘‘7 heures à la cuillère’’, a mirabelle plum tart with a nice shortcrust pastry or even some Tête de Moine cheese or Parmesan cheese.
Technical Data
Blend
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Chardonnay80%
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Pinot Noir20%
100% GRANDS CRUS : Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Verzy
Ageing : 8 years on lees on average
Dosage : 6 g/L
Tasting notes
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ColourSTRONG, BRILLANT GOLD, FINE & DELICATE BUBBLES
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NoseExpressive and complex, notes of cloved orange, gingerbread, vanilla, subtle notes of hazelnut and light tobacco
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PalateMinerality and tension. A first impression of purity with menthol notes, cooked fruits, a nice density. A bright and long finish with acidulous
