"The NV Brut Rosé Majeur is bright, punchy and super-expressive right out of the gate. Floral and mineral accents give this mid-weight Rosé notable verve. Grapefruit, crushed rocks, mint and orange peel open with a bit of coaxing. This is another terrific showing from Ayala. This release is 51% Chardonnay, 39% Pinot Noir, and 10% Meunier, with 43% reserve wines. A dollop of still Pinot (6%) rounds out the blend." -Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
RP87
"Crafted primarily from the 2021 vintage with a modest proportion of reserve wines spanning 2016 to 2020, Ayala’s NV Rosé Majeur—disgorged in June 2024 with a dosage of six grams per liter—comprises 52% Chardonnay, 38% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, including 5% still red wine. It opens with a fragrant bouquet of wild berries, pink grapefruit, rose petals and green gooseberries, mingling with aromas of honeysuckle and apple skin. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, taut and marked by incisive acidity, leading to a moderately long but somewhat austere finish." -Kristaps Karklins
Wine Spectator
WS91
"A bright rosé Champagne, offering a driving note of pink grapefruit granita layered with toast, pickled ginger and spun honey flavors. Lively, even zesty, in texture, with lip-smacking acidity and a creamy, minerally finish."
