Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold other_regions_italy super-dry and austere finale is

super-dry and austere finale is attenuated and even a bit short

pencil shavings and saddle leather

There are reductive

spice and newly turned earth

all combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for the senses

Armand Brignac, Ace of Spades Brut Gold other_regions_italy super-dry and austere finale isBy 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