🍾 Armand de Brignac
A prestige Champagne brand known worldwide as Ace of Spades; according to the brand, Jay-Z brought the Maison to life in 2006, and every cuvée blends three vintages.
Armand de Brignac is a prestige Champagne brand, known worldwide as Ace of Spades. According to the brand, its winemaking heritage dates back to 1763, and Shawn “JAŸ-Z” Carter brought the Maison to life in 2006. Brut Gold is the flagship cuvée.
According to the brand, every cuvée blends three vintages, combining younger wines with reserve wines. Only the finest portion of the first cuvée press is used, and the fruit comes primarily from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Each bottle is hand-finished with a French pewter label and individually polished, and the metallized bottle protects the champagne from light. Its first Blanc de Noirs, Assemblage No. 1, was released in 2015.
Champagne is a wine with a protected designation of origin (AOC/PDO); under its rules the wine goes through a second fermentation in the bottle. Armand de Brignac is a brand; Champagne is the name of a place.
Facts
| Year founded | 2006, brought to life by Jay-Z (according to the brand); winemaking heritage from 1763 |
|---|---|
| Region | Champagne |
| Country | France |
| Legal basis | brand; wines under PDO Champagne |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Armand de Brignac?
A prestige Champagne brand known worldwide as Ace of Spades; according to the brand, Shawn “JAŸ-Z” Carter brought the Maison to life in 2006.
What is the flagship cuvée?
Brut Gold.
Is every cuvée a blend of vintages?
According to the brand, yes: every cuvée blends three vintages, younger wines with reserve wines.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Armand de Brignac (official site): About us
- Armand de Brignac (official site): Our craft
- Armand de Brignac (official site): Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 5
- Comité Champagne: The Champagne appellation (factsheet)