Spade Champagne is well-known in the wine world for its unique flavors, fancy bottles, and long history of excellent wine craftsmanship. take a sip and keep it in your mouth for a few moments to discover the Champagnes personality. Start by looking at the Champagne, then bring the flute up to your nose and breathe in slowly to perceive the scents and aromas.įinally. Make sure that the glass is completely clean with no trace of washing-up products as this will cause the Champagne to lose its effervescence.įollow the correct etiquette recommended by the Cattier experts by performing the following steps: Use a flute or tulip-shaped glass and ensure that it is no more than two-thirds full. This can be achieved by placing the bottle in the refrigerator overnight or place in an ice bucket for half an hour before opening. The Cattier Champagne house recommends a serving temperature of 6-8 centigrade. In November 2009, FINE Champagne Magazine published the results of a blind tasting of 1,000 champagne brands, with Armand de Brignac the top finisher. In February, 2009, Spanish critic José Peñín published his own review of the Champagne. It was chosen at that time by his mother, who had been reading a novel featuring a character named de BrignacĪrmand de Brignac Brut Gold was reviewed in Wine & Spirits in November, 2008 and December, 2009. The original “de Brignac” name was registered by the Cattier family in “the late 1940s or early 50s”, according to Jean-Jacques Cattier. Two other cuvées, a Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs were released in 2008. Like much Champagne, the Brut Gold cuvée is a blend of the grape varieties Pinot noir, Pinot meunier and Chardonnay, making use of only Premier Cru and Grand Cru-rated grapes. They are produced in a multi-vintage style as opposed to the vintage prestige cuvées of some other Champagne houses. The brand is owned by New York City-based Sovereign Brands in partnership with Cattier, and was introduced in late 2006.Īrmand de Brignac’s Champagnes are marketed as flagship cuvées in selected markets. The brand’s first bottling, Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, is identifiable by its distinctive gold bottle with pewter Ace of Spades labels.

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