The beginning of the year was a little difficult because of very unstable weather & a lot of rain, particularly in July. September offered wonderful weather as from the 7th: the Indian summer allowed an exceptional maturity for the grapes. This harvest was average in volume, but the quality of the fruit was excellent, which enables us to present this wine without any dosage. As clear as crystal, its colour is pale golden yellow & displays a very light amber glint. Great finesse of the bubbles. The nose offers a lovely bouquet of ripe citrus fruit & ginger bread. On the palate the wine is very nicely structured & generous, & some very subtle notes of vanilla & toast reveal the ageing with natural cork. The notes of the nose then linger on the finish with remarkable freshness & finesse. This wine has been aged for over 5 years in our cellars. The real cork used for this long ageing allows the best control of oxydo-reduction & ensures the development of very delicate & complex aromas. It is a very rare practice today in Champagne & the bottle is known for its famous bague carree (square ring). At this stage, its freshness goes well along with delicate entrees such as carpaccio of duck foie gras, pastry of salmon & red mullet, raviolis of ris de veau & lobster. It will also pair with fish in sauce. ...

Pale gold in colour with a fine mousse, the wine is very aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced & shows great finesse & complexity. Pinot Noir gives the wine richness & a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Côte des Blancs, adds delicacy, liveliness & freshness. Pinot Meunier, mainly from the Marne Valley, gives the wine an appealing fruitiness & roundness. ...

A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine & persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, morello cherries) together with spice notes. On the palate, this wine is powerful, vinous & is well balanced. The finish, rich & fresh, is elegant & long lasting. The blend is Chardonnay (51%), Pinot Noir (30%), Pinot Meunier (10%) & 9% red still wine from Mareuil-sur-Ay (from old vines). This wine has spent more than 2 years on its lees in our cellars, & rested for 4 to 6 months after disgorgement. Ayala Rose; is perfect as an aperitif or with hot appetizers. It will also be superb with salmon or with desserts made out of red fruits or crumbles. Grape: Chardonnay (51%), Pinot Noir (30%), Pinot Meunier (10%) & 9 % red still wine from Mareuil-sur-Ay. ...

Powerful & aromatic, with a perfume of dark red berry fruits. On the palate the wine is well rounded with lots of delicious red & black fruit flavours including dark cherry, black plum, raspberry & blackberry with touches spice & toast adding complexity. It has a smooth persistent finish with supple, ripe tannins & lovely balancing acidity. ...

Azamor 2009 is beautifully aromatic with lush dark fruit perfume. On the palate it is well rounded with lots of delicious red & black fruit flavours including dark cherry, black plum, raspberry & blackberry with touches of spice & toast adding complexity. It has a smooth persistent finish with supple, ripe tannins & lovely balancing acidity. ...

The Barbera d' Alba 2009 impresses for its silkiness, finesse & sheer harmony. This is a mid-weight vintage for the Barbera, but here, too, the wine's balance is totally irresistible. This shows lovely mid-palate pliancy in a feminine style that is incredibly appealing. Sweet dark cherries, flowers & subtle hints of French oak linger on the polished, impeccable finish. Limited stock, 2014 vintage coming soon. ...

The Valmaggiore is characterized by freshness & the fragrance of the aromas that range from berries & cherries. The mouth is surrounded by a veil of softness, showing the effects of the warm vintage. The wine possesses a perfect balance between acidity & mellow tannins, which help make this wine so enjoyable for near-term drinking. The long finish lingers with an incredible sweetness in the mouth. ...

Delightfully vivid, juicy wine with a pronounced red cherry flavour that reflects its name (Ciliegiolo means small cherry). Medium-bodied & quite silky on the palate, it delivers the trademark Italian twist on the finish, making it particularly moreish. ...

A wine of intense colour, full-bodied, a generous flavour with a hint of blackberry & blackcurrant to the nose & an attractive spicy aroma. ...

Prima Mano has intense jammy plum & raspberry flavours, a black cherry scented nose, & a long, persistent sweet fruit finish with excellent purity. Modern in style, it nevertheless retains a very Italian identity, with a characteristic bitter twist on the finish. 100% Primitivo. ...