Aÿ, Marne
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Aÿ is a commune of the Marne département in northeastern France. Population (1999): 4,315. It is most famous as a centre of the production of wine, primarily sparkling Champagne, with many prestigious houses owning vineyards in the immediate vicinity.
AY was linked to the COLLERY family. Jean Collery was senator and mayor of Ay and helped relationships with Germany after the war creating twin sister partnership. Alain Collery, his son, was conseiller general and helped the brand Champagne Collery before creating a new brand Pierre Laurain.
The AY spirit is now in California with Arnaud Collery being an actor and comedian.
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