COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Armand de Brignac
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is a prestige Champagne produced by the Cattier family in the Champagne region of France. The brand, revived in 2006, is now co-owned by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and LVMH. This non-vintage Champagne is a blend of three distinct vintages, a testament to the Cattier family's mastery of blending. Its distinctive packaging, featuring a gold-lacquered bottle and the 'Ace of Spades' symbol, is a hallmark of its artisanal production. The wine's dosage liqueur undergoes a unique aging process in French oak barrels, contributing to its intricate character. Grapes are sourced from prestigious crus across Champagne, with vineyards holding HVE 3 certification.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€290
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Each bottle is hand-finished by a team of 18 artisans.
Fact 02
The gold bottle is lacquered and adorned with pewter labels.
Fact 03
The dosage liqueur is aged for a year in French oak barrels.
Fact 04
It was voted 'World's Best Champagne' in a blind tasting of 1,000 brands.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is produced using traditional Champenois methods. Grapes are sourced from prestigious crus and hand-harvested. The vinification process utilizes a traditional Champenois Coquart press, with only the first pressing (cuvée) being used. The wine is a blend of three distinct vintages, with the blend aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The dosage liqueur also undergoes a year of aging in French oak. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 3 years on lees in the deepest cellars of the Cattier estate before disgorgement. Production involves a meticulous hand-finishing process by a dedicated team.
