Ratings
Wine Advocate 93 points · Wine Enthusiast 91 points · Fine Champagne 96 points
Awards
Double Gold Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 · Gold Medal 2015 · Best Champagne in the World by Fine Champagne magazine · Best Rosé Champagne in the World 2017 (Rosé variant)
Identity
| Producer | Armand de Brignac |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | tête de cuvée |
| Grapes | 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | golden-yellow |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | golden-yellow |
| Aroma | Fresh and lively bouquet with light floral notes, brioche, toast, ripe fruit, baked pastry, vanilla, and subtle complexity. |
| Palate | Sumptuous, racy fruit character perfectly integrated with subtle brioche accents, deliciously creamy texture, great depth, and elegant creaminess. |
| Finish | Long, silky finish with good grip and mineral tension, elegant and pure. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well as an aperitif or with seafood and fish. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Best still wines aged for one year in new French oak barrels placed 30 ft underground, adding complexity and life. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Fruit is hand-picked from vineyards owned by the Cattier family and selected growers in Montagne de Reims. |
Interesting facts
| Produced by the Cattier family, 13th generation champagne growers. Owned by Jay-Z since 2014. Known as 'Ace of Spades' due to pewter logo. First released in 2006. Each bottle finished by hand in lacquered black wooden box. |