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Armand de Brignac – Gold Champagne

The Armand de Brignac Gold champagne is one of the most prestigious sparkling wines in the world. Gold was the first cuvée released by the Armand de Brignac house and it remains their flagship bubbly to date. The Gold is a smooth, elegant and stylish cuvée that has acquired worldwide fame for its exceptional quality and exquisite features.

The Armand de Brignac Gold is an elite champagne that is mostly enjoyed in higher class parties and gatherings. Hollywood celebrities and other influential people regularly partake in the consumption of this drink. It is also a bubbly that you can order in Maxim Wien.

History of Armand de Brignac Gold

The Armand de Brignac champagne house was created in the early 2000’s by the Cattier family. Currently, Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Cattier (father and son) are producing every bottle of the prestigious Armand de Brignac champagne. The Armand de Brignac brewing house is currently owned by the Cattier family and the world famous rapper Jay-Z.

The Armand de Brignac house produces the largest champagne bottles in the industry. You can find a somewhat larger 1.5 liter Armand de Brignac champagne easily, but they have created 30 liter champagne bottles too. These large bottles are called Midas and they are extremely rare and very pricy.

Armand de Brignac is a widely popular champagne among celebrities, especially American rappers. This should come as no surprise with Jay-Z being the co-owner of the champagne house. Due to the bubbly’s stylish design, Armand de Brignac Gold is often featured in music videos, movies and other pop-culture media. Armand de Brignac champagnes are also referred to as “Ace of Spades” due to the house’s logo.

Signature Blend of Armand de Brignac Gold

The Armand de Brignac Gold champagne is comprised of three grape variants: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. The Pinot Noir gives the champagne its richness, the Chardonnay adds the fruitiness and the Pinot Meunier is responsible for the bubbly’s intensity.

Additionally to the grape variants, three different vintage blends are also added to the mixture. This is what gives the Armand de Brignac Gold its distinct and extraordinary flavors.

Characteristics of Armand de Brignac Gold

Each Armand de Brignac Gold bottle has a metal coating that makes this champagne stand out from the rest. Every bottle is made by hand and only 20 can be completed in an hour by one worker. All bottles of this prestigious champagne are unique and according to the highest quality standards.

On the nose, the Armand de Brignac Gold has a floral aroma, with notes of ripe peach, berry, citrus, orange and blossom.  On the palate, the champagne is light and creamy and has a taste of exotic fruits, vanilla, honey and lemon. The flavor of this prestigious bubbly is very rich and delicious.

The Armand de Brignac Gold has an intense yellow color with golden highlights and visible, refined bubbles. This first class champagne is ideal as an aperitif, but it can also be paired with duck, pastry and seafood, such as fresh water fish, scallops or roasted quail.

Armand de Brignac Gold in Maxim Wien

The Armand de Brignac Gold is an exquisite cuvée that had to be included in Maxim’s Champagne Card. Being one of the world’s best champagnes makes it a perfect pick in Maxim. This bubbly is quite popular in the club and it is a sure way to make a night truly memorable. There’s no better feeling than having a bottle of this first class champagne in one hand and a Maxim girl in the other.

Naturally, there are multiple other world-renowned champagne houses whose bubblies you can choose to consume in the club. Additionally to Armand de Brignac, there are champagnes from Krug, Louis Roederer, Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon. You can even choose to drink a bottle of Sekt from the Austrian Schlumberger brewing house.

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