Armand de Brignac Champagne Brut Gold in Velvet Bag

1.5 L / 12.5%

$1072

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, the flagship of the house in its gold magnum and velvet bag. Made by Cattier from three vintages of the Champagne grapes, it shows peach, apricot and red berry with a brioche, honey and vanilla depth.

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Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is the flagship of the range, made by Cattier near Reims, a family house with a long winemaking history run today by the twelfth and thirteenth generations. The cuvee blends roughly equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a smaller share of Pinot Meunier, drawn from selected terroirs and assembled across three vintages for depth and consistency. It is made by the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle and extended ageing on the lees carried out by a small team, which builds the toasted, honeyed complexity behind the fruit. The dosage sits at a brut 9.5 g/l.

The nose shows peach and apricot with red berries, candied citrus, orange blossom and a hint of brioche. The palate is rich, with exotic fruit and cherry lifted by lemon and a touch of vanilla and honey, closing long and layered. Serve at 8 to 10 degrees in a white wine glass to open the aromatics. It works as an aperitif and pairs with fried scallops and freshwater fish, and its weight also stands up to roasted quail or other game birds.

Tasting Notes

Apricot
Apricot
Cherry
Cherry
Citrus Peel
Citrus Peel
Honey
Honey
Peach
Peach
Toasted Bread
Toasted Bread
Vanilla
Vanilla
Weight
3.4 kg
Wine Type
Sparkling Wine
Country
France
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Producer
Armand de Brignac
Brand
Armand de Brignac
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ABV
12.5%
Bottle Size
1.5 L
Grape
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Flavour Profile
Apricot, Cherry, Citrus Peel, Honey, Peach, Toasted Bread, Vanilla
Food Pairing
Aperitif, Duck goose and game, Shellfish crab and lobster, White Fish
Wine Style
Complex and traditional
Sweetness
Brut
Appellation
Champagne
Ageing
Champagne Method, Long Ageing, On Lees

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