AYALA BLANC DE BLANCS 2016, Champagne

I opened this for a quiet celebration and the acacia and green almond notes really come through beautifully together. The lemon brightness keeps it from being too heavy, making it feel both elegant and easy to drink.

The balance between the warm pastry and acacia notes is just spot-on—it’s elegant without being too heavy. I opened this for a quiet dinner and the lemon kept it refreshing all the way through the bottle.

That warm pastry and lemon balance is exactly what I was hoping for—it’s rich but not heavy. Poured a glass with some shellfish and the whole pairing just clicked beautifully.