Ayala is a historic Champagne house founded in 1860 in Aÿ, one of the grand villages of the Champagne region in France. Established by Edmond de Ayala, the house quickly distinguished itself for its elegant style and its early adoption of drier, lower-dosage Champagnes at a time when sweeter styles dominated. This forward-thinking approach helped shape the evolution of Champagne, and Ayala became well-regarded among both connoisseurs and the international market.

The estate’s vineyards, along with long-standing partnerships with top growers across Champagne, provide high-quality grapes, particularly Chardonnay, which forms the backbone of the house style. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in small lots to preserve the character of each terroir. The wines undergo extended lees aging, bringing complexity and finesse while maintaining the freshness that defines Ayala.

In 2005, Ayala was acquired by the Bollinger family, who invested in modernizing the facilities while preserving the traditional craftsmanship that made the house famous. Today, Ayala is celebrated for producing Champagnes that are precise, refined, and elegant, with a strong emphasis on Chardonnay-led cuvées. The brand continues to embody both innovation and tradition, offering wines that reflect the purity of Champagne’s terroir and a heritage of excellence dating back more than 160 years.