Ayala, No 7 Brut Vintage:2007 a splendid manifestation of Rutherford

a splendid manifestation of Rutherford terroir

it has a rather Ribeiro del Duero-like nose with touches of camphor and mint infusing the smudged fruit

it prances out of the glass with the most gorgeous perfume of redcurrant jelly

A blend of 50% Grenache

partially buffers the extremely firm tannic spine shaping the quite chewy

Ayala, No 7 Brut Vintage:2007 a splendid manifestation of RutherfordA lively, tightly knit Champagne with a citrus peel overtone, this shows delicate flavors of white raspberry, lemon curd and biscuit, with a tang of fleur de sel on the finish. Disgorged July 2019. Drink now through 2025. 150 cases imported. AN