Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, universally known as Ace of Spades, is one of the most recognizable luxury Champagnes in the world, as celebrated for its gleaming gold metallic bottle as for the prestige cuvée inside. The flagship and first release of the brand, it is crafted by the Cattier family, one of Champagne's oldest grower producer houses with winemaking roots stretching back centuries, from their cellars in the Montagne de Reims. The brand rose to global fame after Jay-Z featured it in 2006 and later acquired it, and the rapper and entrepreneur remains a co owner. Each bottle is a multi vintage blend of 40 percent Pinot Noir, 40 percent Chardonnay, and 20 percent Pinot Meunier, drawn from a trio of harvests across premier and grand cru villages and aged a minimum of 36 months on the lees. The signature Armand de Brignac dosage, around 9 grams per liter and made from wine aged for a year in French oak, lends the wine a soft, creamy richness. The polished gold colored metal bottle is finished by hand with a French pewter Ace of Spades label, and arrives in its iconic black lacquered presentation box, making it a definitive statement piece for celebrations, gifting, and collecting. In the glass it offers aromas of peach, apricot, and red berry over crystallized citrus, orange blossom, and toasted brioche, leading to a rich palate of cherry, exotic fruit, lemon, vanilla, and honey carried on a fine, creamy mousse. Acclaimed by critics and a fixture of high end celebration, it is equally at home as an aperitif or an end of night toast.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) |
| Producer |
Cattier family, Chigny-les-Roses, Champagne, France |
| Category |
Brut Champagne (Prestige Cuvée) |
| Expression |
Brut Gold (NV) |
| Vintage |
Multi-vintage (trio of vintages) |
| Blend |
40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier |
| Maturation |
Aged a minimum of 36 months on the lees; dosage aged 1 year in French oak |
| Dosage |
Brut (around 9 g/L) |
| ABV |
12.5% |
| Proof |
25 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
Champagne |
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright gold straw with a fine, persistent mousse.
Nose: Peach, apricot, and red berry over orange blossom, crystallized citrus, and toasted brioche.
Palate: Rich and creamy, with cherry, exotic fruit, lemon, vanilla, and honey, balanced by mineral tension.
Finish: Soft, buttery, and long, with a hint of toastiness.
FAQ
Who makes Ace of Spades? The Cattier family, one of Champagne's oldest grower producer houses. The brand is co owned by Jay-Z.
What is the blend? A multi vintage blend of 40 percent Pinot Noir, 40 percent Chardonnay, and 20 percent Pinot Meunier.
How long is it aged? A minimum of 36 months on the lees, with a dosage aged one year in French oak.
Why is the bottle gold? The polished gold colored metal bottle with its hand applied French pewter Ace of Spades label is the brand's signature, and it comes in a black lacquered presentation box.
What ABV is it? 12.5 percent ABV.
Where can I buy Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
