Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold other_regions_australia elegant and insinuating

elegant and insinuating

The prominent tannins are quite firm but not hard and this finishes with good punch and a mouth coating

relatively powerful flavors that are balanced and harmonious

I would opt for allowing for another 5-ish years of cellaring as this will allow for a bit more resolution of the supporting structure but not so much that the finish begins drying out

Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold other_regions_australia elegant and insinuatingBy far the most voluminous of an admittedly modest range, quantity wise, this golden flagship is a blend of 2012, 2013 and 2014, relatively recently disgorged and dosed at 9 g l, the liqueur de tirage the only component which has been oak aged. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir share the honours, the balance of 20% made up by Pinot Meunier. Beyond the green gold hue and persistent mousse there is an impressive vanillin richness, hints of acacia and buttered