Armand de Brignac, Ace of Spades Demi-Sec, Champagne, France

This cuvée was launched last year. It's a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier from the 2006, 2007 and 2008 vintages. The wine has spent almost six years ageing in the cellar before being released. Despite having 33g/l of sugar, it's very well integrated and doesn’t taste that sweet. Lovely candied fruit and red fruit compote aromas are joined by notes of blueberries and raspberry. The palate is juicy, with a creamy texture and some white floral hints on the finish. Light, fresh and with great depth, this cuvée was designed to match exotic food. My tip is to try it with dark chocolate pudding or even Foie Gras.