Armand de Brignac
Ace of Spades Brut Champagne Blend
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Yes, it’s THAT Champagne. No, I didn’t buy it, and neither did the friend who brought it over to share after being gifted it by a client. So, what does the Ace of Spades taste like? Decent non-vintage, moderately long triage champagne. But for $250-$300!?!?!? You’ve gotta be kidding me. This doesn’t hold a candle to Krug or Taittinger Comtes de Champagne or frankly even Bollinger Special Cuvée. So definitely don’t buy a bottle, especially not in a restaurant. Sorry-not-sorry, Jay-Z.
Yes, it’s THAT Champagne. No, I didn’t buy it, and neither did the friend who brought it over to share after being gifted it by a client. So, what does the Ace of Spades taste like? Decent non-vintage, moderately long triage champagne. But for $250-$300!?!?!? You’ve gotta be kidding me. This doesn’t hold a candle to Krug or Taittinger Comtes de Champagne or frankly even Bollinger Special Cuvée. So definitely don’t buy a bottle, especially not in a restaurant. Sorry-not-sorry, Jay-Z.
Nov 13th, 2020
Really added a wow factor to the music focused dinner but what it had it visuality it lacked in quality. Not the level I would expect in a Champagne at this price. Drink for the experience at best.
Really added a wow factor to the music focused dinner but what it had it visuality it lacked in quality. Not the level I would expect in a Champagne at this price. Drink for the experience at best.
Jan 10th, 2018Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing
I don't even drink the shit. I just pour it out over ice. And I'm not talking about frozen water.
I don't even drink the shit. I just pour it out over ice. And I'm not talking about frozen water.
3 people found it helpfulAug 29th, 2013
Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines
This Champagne is made by Cattier in Chigny-les-Roses but the brand has been owned by Jay Z since November of 2014. The wine is composed of 40% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, but the Meunier dominates the aromatics. It is not our finest value for money.
This Champagne is made by Cattier in Chigny-les-Roses but the brand has been owned by Jay Z since November of 2014. The wine is composed of 40% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, but the Meunier dominates the aromatics. It is not our finest value for money.
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015
Eric had this 11 years ago
Eric had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2013
Yes. Have some.
Yes. Have some.
1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2013First time trying. I was expecting flash and show, but I was surprisingly impressed. Elegant and focused with super fine bubbles
First time trying. I was expecting flash and show, but I was surprisingly impressed. Elegant and focused with super fine bubbles
Sep 16th, 2014Would be a decent $50 bottle of Champagne, so I’m glad I didn’t pay for it. Obviously just a show piece — that is, a wine that’s bought for its price tag and labeling. But, is it worth $300? Not a chance.
Tasting notes: Crisp, tight, small bubbles; even flavor, consistent effervescence from the first glass to the last. Nondescript citrus flavor (lemon-kumquat) throughout. Easy-drinking and definitely quaffable; goes well with a charcuterie or cheese platter. A bubbly that that probably anyone would like, almost like Sprite.
Would be a decent $50 bottle of Champagne, so I’m glad I didn’t pay for it. Obviously just a show piece — that is, a wine that’s bought for its price tag and labeling. But, is it worth $300? Not a chance.
Tasting notes: Crisp, tight, small bubbles; even flavor, consistent effervescence from the first glass to the last. Nondescript citrus flavor (lemon-kumquat) throughout. Easy-drinking and definitely quaffable; goes well with a charcuterie or cheese platter. A bubbly that that probably anyone would like, almost like Sprite.
On the eve of #ChampagneDay celebrations tomorrow (21st of October) it seems only right to share my tasting note for the bottle of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold aka 'Ace of Spades' Mr. Spittoon and I cracked before flying off to get married.
In the glass the colour nearly mirrors the eye catching bottle it's in - a brilliant gold with thousands of fast moving bubbles rising up from the bottom of the glass. When you stick your nose in the glass there's florals, citrus, brioche and whiffs of this beautiful elegant perfume. The palate is smooth with a punch of flavour in the finish. The finish is deliciously long. A wonderful champas however personally I would buy something else in this price bracket. Saying that I'd never turn down a glass or swig out of a bottle of Ace if offered!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine
On the eve of #ChampagneDay celebrations tomorrow (21st of October) it seems only right to share my tasting note for the bottle of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold aka 'Ace of Spades' Mr. Spittoon and I cracked before flying off to get married.
In the glass the colour nearly mirrors the eye catching bottle it's in - a brilliant gold with thousands of fast moving bubbles rising up from the bottom of the glass. When you stick your nose in the glass there's florals, citrus, brioche and whiffs of this beautiful elegant perfume. The palate is smooth with a punch of flavour in the finish. The finish is deliciously long. A wonderful champas however personally I would buy something else in this price bracket. Saying that I'd never turn down a glass or swig out of a bottle of Ace if offered!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine
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This had the highest concentration of bubbles in any champagne that I have tried. New oak Chardonnay is added following second fermentation. Very interesting - good, but not worth the price IMO.
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This had the highest concentration of bubbles in any champagne that I have tried. New oak Chardonnay is added following second fermentation. Very interesting - good, but not worth the price IMO.