{"product_id":"armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut-gold-nv-champagne-aoc","title":"Armand de Brignac, 'Ace of Spades Brut Gold', NV, Champagne (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuxurious but far more than just a famous bottle – ripe peach, brioche and citrus blossom with creamy texture, fine bubbles and a long, beautifully fresh finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBright gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse and an expressive nose of warm brioche, ripe peach and apricot alongside delicate citrus blossom. The palate is generous and creamy, bringing together stone fruit, lemon zest and orange blossom with subtle vanilla and acacia honey. Fine acidity runs underneath the richness, keeping the wine energetic and beautifully balanced. A gentle toasted character adds complexity without obscuring the fresh fruit. Long and polished on the finish, with peach, citrus, pastry and honey gradually fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChampagne AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e12.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 90\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnown almost universally as 'Ace of Spades' after the pewter emblem on its unmistakable metallic bottle, Brut Gold was the first and remains the flagship cuvée of Armand de Brignac. Behind the extravagant packaging is meticulous Champagne production, drawing fruit primarily from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards and using only the finest portion of the first cuvée pressing. The blend combines three different vintages, with half coming from the principal harvest and the remainder divided between two older reserve wines, adding both freshness and maturity. A dosage of 9g\/L completes the wine, bringing subtle pastry, vanilla and toasted complexity alongside its naturally generous fruit. It is deliberately opulent Champagne, but with enough acidity and precision to ensure the wine inside the gold bottle more than holds its own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/oysters-with-red-wine-shallot-mignonette-fresh-horseradish-and-lemon\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oysters with red wine shallot mignonette, fresh horseradish and lemon\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOysters with red wine shallot mignonette, fresh horseradish and lemon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/tajarin-with-wild-mushrooms-butter-and-truffle\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tajarin with wild mushrooms, butter and truffle\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharred mushroom tacos with pickled onions and yoghurt sauce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-cauliflower-steaks-with-almond-lemon-and-parsley-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57689457656181,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9ea74297-3fb6-4f48-9f38-c4a908a2b043.jpg?v=1792759787","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut-gold-nv-champagne-aoc","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}