NV Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne Magnum (1.5 L) Magnum

This stunning bubbly is one of our reference-point NV Brut Champagnes—one whose rich, vivacious style makes it a crowd-pleaser of the first order.

It’s not just high on our list—Wine Access members have rated the NV Ayala Brut Majeur among our most-popular Champagnes. The reasons why are easy to see: Between the first-rate vineyard-sourcing Bollinger’s ownership offers, an ace cellarmaster calling the shots, and a staggering five years on the lees before release, this is a first-class Champagne that never misses.

In other words, you’re going to make a lot of people happy with this gorgeous, elegant Champagne at your next gathering—especially because it comes in magnum.

Bollinger not only affords Ayala privileged access to prime vineyard sites in the heart of the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, but has also made substantial investments in the cellar that makes it possible to vinify and blend wines in small lots.

Brut Majeur was crafted by Reims native Caroline Latrive, a second-generation enologist who is one of the few females in Champagne holding the title of cellarmaster, one of the most revered positions in the region. 

The wine is a blend of Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (40%) and Meunier (20%). The interplay of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay provides superb balance and vinosity, while Meunier adds gorgeous red fruit and vivacity. Vinification, aging, riddling, and disgorgement are conducted on-site. The wine is fermented in stainless steel, giving it a fresh, precise style. It then spends 54 months on the lees—a year and a half longer than required—and is shipped after at least three months post-disgorgement, giving the Champagne time to come together before you pop the cork.