ArmandDeBrignacAceofSpadesRoseBrutNV

Slightly scuffed bottle â€?reduced by £50.00rrAt the dawn of the 21st century, Jean-Jacques Cattier and his son, Alexandre Cattier, decided to create a unique and prestigious champagne. Ace of Spades Brut Gold, the first edition of Armand De Brignac champagne was unveiled in 2006. That same year, the appearance of an Armand De Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Gold bottle in one of Shawn Carter’s (famously known as Jay-Z) music videos marked the starting point of this wine’s unprecedented ascension. In 2014, Shawn Carter bought the Armand De Brignac brand. In 2021, he sold 50% of the shares to Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy.rrArmand de Brignac Rosé was introduced soon after the Gold, and was created as a unique expression showcasing a distinct wine-like quality. The Armand de Brignac Rosé is crafted by adding 15% of still red wine to the final blend. This Pinot Noir is harvested from old vines that produce fruit with great flavour intensity. This provides a deeper texture to the champagne and richer red fruit nuances.rrCrafted from some of the best plots in the Montagne de Reims, Armand de Brignac Rosé is a blend of wines from 2009, 2010 and 2012. It owes its pink colour and red fruit intensity to a small portion of still pinot noir.rr Weather: The 2012 weather has been hallmarked by many as very challenging but has created some stunning Champagne. Relatively low yields due to various weather conditions throughout the year. The winter months brought some frosts and hail which damaged the early stages of bud burst. August and September were very warm and this helped rescue and give the grapes a stunning maturity. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: 100% Grand Cru | Montagne de Reims â€?Rilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-les-Roses and LudesrGrape Varieties: 50% Pinot Noir | 40% Meunier & 10% Chardonnay with a 15% portion of still red wine rRed wine: 15%rDosage: 9.5 g/lrBase vintages: 2009, 2010 & 2012rDisgorged: April 2019rLees Ageing: 6 yearsrAlcohol: 12%rDrink: Now to 2035+rrTasting Note: Strawberry, currants and cherry on the nose, with floral hints and a touch of sweet almond. The red grape dominance brings a structured palate filled with black fruits, cherries and hints of baked pastry.