Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold Size:6x750ml This is excellent but note

This is excellent but note well that it will definitely require at least some patience

What struck me most

though it is already very classy

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

Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold Size:6x750ml This is excellent but noteBy 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