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Ace of Spades Gold / Armand de Brignac Gold Brut
Champagne
Ace of Spades Gold is the frequently used name for Armand de Brignac Brut Gold champagne. Ace of Spades Gold is a prestige cuvee produced by the Cattier Champagne House. The Ace of Spades Gold name is derived from the gold colored Ace of Spades logo that appears above the label. It is a great wine for a celebration that comes in a beautiful bottle. Ace of Spades Gold is readily available in most markets.
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| Champagne 411 |
90 |
Sept. 2013 |
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(750 ml bottle) $270 |
| Wine Spectator |
88 |
Web 2008 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light yellow/gold, with medium fine persistent bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Apple, pear, honeysuckle along with minerality.
Palate: Citrus, ginger, lemon zest, smoky minerality with hints of brioche.
Additional comments: Great wine for a celebration - easy drinking and balanced. Beautiful bottle. Questionable price for the wine quality.
When to drink: Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne is ready to drink at release and for up to 5 to 6 years.
| Ace of Spades Gold Details
Label: Armand de Brignac Brut Champagne
(The Ace of Spades logo appears above the label.)
House/Winery: Champagne Cattier
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: na
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vinyards: 100% Grand Cru and/or Premier Cru
Grapes: Typical blend is equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12.5%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Ace of Spades Gold
Cattier Production
Ace of Spades Gold is sold under the Armand de Brignac name by the Cattier champagne house. Cattier uses the méthode champenoise for their Armand de Brignac brut champagne production. The brut is generally composed of approximate equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Only first press juice is used and all processing including riddling and disgorgement is done by hand. The traditional Coquart press is still used. Wine from three distinguished vintages are used in the final blend. 'Ace of Spades Gold' is aged in cellars for four or five years. Riddling takes place over approximately 30 to 45 days. The dosage is a special family formula that is barrel aged for 9 or more months. The pewter labels are all hand made. The House is owned by the Cattier family in the Montagne de Reims region of Champagne.
Related Subjects
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