Armand de Brignac Brut Gold NV, famously known as Ace of Spades, is the house's signature prestige cuvée. The Champagne combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, with peach, apricot, red berries, crystallised citrus, orange blossom and brioche on the nose. The palate is rich and creamy, with cherry, exotic fruit, lemon, vanilla and honey balanced by fresh acidity and a refined finish. The dosage is aged in French oak, adding subtle toast and vanilla complexity.

Decanter | D 96

This is a three-way assemblage: three grape varieties – and equal percentage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with 20% of Pinot Meunier – and a blend of 3 vintages, 2009, 2010 and 2012. The nose is full of flavours and rich with notes of white flowers and crème patissière. However, the palate is crisp, fresh and delicate with a lovely creamy texture. It is elegant, refined and very stylish (unlike the bottle!). It’s a pleasant combination of power and concentration blended with finesse and elegance. While the dosage is 9g/l, it feels much drier, more like a 5g/l and this probably due to the spinal cord of acidity.

Winemaker

As the first release from Champagne Armand de Brignac, the Brut Gold remains the most iconic cuvee in the range.

Each bottle of Armand de Brignac is coated in metal, finished with the hand application of French pewter labels and polished. Only 20 bottles can be completed per person per hour in the winery, and as a result, no two bottles are the same.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Harvest: Multi-vintage
Oak: Dosage aged for approximately 1 year in French oak barrels
Varietals: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier
(Note: The exact multi-vintage blend can change between releases. The current official specification is 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier)
Skin Contact: Whole-bunch pressing with gentle extraction
Winemaker: Armand de Brignac / Cattier
Region: Champagne, France

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Decanting: Not required; allow 10–15 minutes in the glass
Food Pairing: Oysters, scallops, lobster, fresh fish, roasted quail, sushi, creamy seafood dishes and soft cheeses