French, Champagne Seal, Ayala & Co, Image & Found by Darryl French.
Found in north Montrose, Scotland, 14mm.
AYALA & Co curving down / CHATEAU / d´AY // B
From Steen Agersø - Ayala & Co. is a Champagne producer based in the Aÿ region of Champagne. The house, founded in 1860, produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. It is currently being managed by Hadrien Mouflard, former secretary general of Champagne Bollinger. The chef de cave is Caroline Latrive. The house was one of the founding members of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques in 1882.
From Philippe Lanez, "Champagne Ayala : the Ayala house, founded in 1860, is located in Aÿ in the heart of the Champagne vineyards. It all started with a beautiful love story. The Vicomte de Mareuil invites in Champagne and at his request Edmond de Ayala (1831-1902), consul of Colombia, to learn the wine trade. While discovering the secrets of Champagne, he falls in love with his niece, the beautiful Gabrielle d'Albrecht. When they married in 1860, she brought him the magnificent Château d'Aÿ as a dowry, as well as the superb vineyards located in Aÿ and Mareuil sur Aÿ.
This love story is also the beginning of a great brand: Maison Ayala is developing rapidly in Great Britain thanks to Edmond's brother, who has moved to London.
In 1882, Ayala was one of the founding members of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques. Before the First World War, Ayala was the supplier of the Courts of Great Britain and Spain. from Dico du Vin."