Brut Gold 750mlPeach, apricot and red berry aromas are followed by crystalized citrus, orange blossom and hints of brioche. The palate is rich with cherries, exotic fruits and a touch of lemon, vanilla and honey. The mouth feel is soft and creamy, with a hint of toastiness, from the unique Armand de Brignac dosage which is aged for one year in French oak barrels. Country Region: France, Champagne Chigny Les Roses Grape Variety: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20%

A pungent nose of reduction and wood precedes more detailed and finer if slightly less concentrated flavors that possess even better depth and persistence on the somewhat firmer finish

Ratings: BH 92 - 94 | RP 94 - 96

mildly rustic and solidly persistent finale

honey and gingerbread

A quality example of the appellation that is built-to-age

or even a cheese board – it works beautifully with aged goat’s cheeses and brie

Indeed it is excellent with all fish whether served in a wine sauce

A markedly earthy and very sauvage nose features notes of red and dark currant

In any event this is really quite good and note that it's not so structured and backward that it couldn't be enjoyed now with 30 minutes or so of air

volume and concentration to the big-bodied flavors that possess a lovely sense of underlying tension while delivering outstanding length on the very serious

The bubbles are moderately fine and very persistent

or even acidulous candy