660. Château Langoa Barton, Saint-Julien, 1988 
659. Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2000 
658. Bodegas Guelbenzu, Lautus Ribera del Queiles VdlT, 2004 
657. Podere Brancaia, Il Blu IGT Toscana, 2004 
656. Marc Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Vide-Bourses”, 2006 
655. Domaine du Colombier, Hermitage Blanc, 2007 
£21.99; 12%
Having had some indifferent experiences with Ayala in the past, it was interesting to hear of the quality improvements under Bollinger, so I got this for our Saturday evening, pre-dinner Booker reception. And this showed very well. A good, tidy, elegant NV that was pretty good value. Pale lemon-yellow, with a fine, persistent bead. Medium intensity, quite delicate nose of cream, some fresh bread, toast and citrus hints. Subtle. The palate was very well integrated – no jagged acidity, but instead a good balance with the dosage and flavour. Fresh, fine and quite delicate. Lemon, light, blanched almond and fresh butter hints. Delicate mousse.
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