Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold Size:6x750ml frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet

frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge

but there's a clay lens running through the McCrone Vineyard

There is really lovely complexity to the cool

(from 25+ year old vines)

Full-bodied and densely packed

Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold Size:6x750ml frangipane and white flower-scented bouquetBy 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