{"product_id":"armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut-rose-champagne-750ml","title":"Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Rosé Champagne 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere’s the gold bottle, and then there’s the pink one. The Armand de Brignac Rosé arrives in a mirror-pink metallic finish with a pewter Ace of Spades, a bottle that photographs like nothing else on the table. It’s the one for golden-hour brunches, day parties, birthdays, bridal showers, rooftop sunsets, and any night where the color of the celebration is part of the plan. Put it in an ice bucket and everyone reaches for their phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s handmade like the rest of the range. Each bottle is coated in metal, finished and polished by hand, and fitted with its French pewter labels, and the Rosé is offered in one of the widest ranges of formats in prestige Champagne, from the standard bottle up to a 15-liter and the house’s 30-liter “Midas,” which the brand says no other Champagne house has made. Start with a single bottle, or scale the moment up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd the wine has the substance to match the style. The Rosé is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay from three vintages, with about 15% still red Pinot Noir from old vines added at the blending stage, the traditional method that gives it its vivid salmon color and unusually vinous depth. The brand describes “strawberry, currants and cherry” on the nose with “floral hints and a touch of sweet almond,” and “a structured palate filled with black fruits, cherries, and hints of baked pastry,” with Chardonnay adding lightness and elegance. It’s dosed at 8.5 g\/L and, as one critic noted, “feels much drier” than that number suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics have been enthusiastic. James Suckling scored it 93, Decanter 93, the Tasting Panel 93 (“deep salmon pink; minerally, juicy and showing raspberry and spice”), and Wine Spectator 92: “A mouthwatering rosé Champagne, with a lively bead, this offers savory notes of slivered almond and fleur de sel along with layers of ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit, star anise and orange peel flavors.” TastingBook named it the Best Rosé Champagne in the World for 2017, and it was Best in Show, Best Sparkling Wine at the 2015 New York International Wine Competition. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate found it “full-bodied, round, vinous and elegant,” with “a grippy mineral freshness and lingering structure,” “powerful yet pure,” adding: “the cooler the better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a rosé with enough weight to carry a whole evening: an aperitif that holds up through dinner and the after-party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArmand de Brignac Brut Rosé is produced by the Cattier family in Champagne, France, led by Jean-Jacques and Alexandre Cattier. It is a multi-vintage blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, with about 15% still red Pinot Noir from old vines added in the blend, and a dosage of 8.5 g\/L made from base wine aged one year in French oak. Each mirror-pink metal-clad bottle is finished and polished by hand and fitted with French pewter labels. 12.5% ABV, available in formats from 750ml up to 30L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePink bottle, serious wine; the reviews say so.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ambitious rosé.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 93 Points (Christelle Guibert, November 2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tasting Panel — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deep salmon pink; minerally, juicy and showing raspberry and spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 92 Points (Alison Napjus, May 2016):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mouthwatering rosé Champagne, with a lively bead, this offers savory notes of slivered almond and fleur de sel along with layers of ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit, star anise and orange peel flavors.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 90 Points (Stephan Reinhardt):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The bouquet is intensely fruity yet clear, fine and well-defined. Full-bodied, round, vinous and elegant on the palate, this cuvée reveals a grippy mineral freshness and lingering structure. Persistent finish. Powerful yet pure. The cooler the better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 17\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best Rosé Champagne in the World 2017 (TastingBook.com) · Best in Show, Best Sparkling Wine, 2015 New York International Wine Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmand de Brignac (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Strawberry, currants and cherry abound 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. The Chardonnay brings the lightness and elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense salmon-pink. Strawberry, red currant, and cherry, with raspberry, tangerine, crushed flowers, and sweet almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied, round, and vinous, with ripe raspberry and black cherry, star anise, orange peel, and baked pastry, and a lively bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersistent and structured, with fleur de sel, almond, and grippy mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Vintage Brut Rosé Champagne — Prestige Cuvée\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% Pinot Noir · 40% Pinot Meunier · 10% Chardonnay; ~15% old-vine still red Pinot Noir; three vintages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 g\/L, from base wine aged one year in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMontagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs \u0026amp; Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArmand de Brignac (the Cattier family) — Champagne, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror-pink metallic, hand-finished and polished; hand-applied French pewter Ace of Spades label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml up to 15L, plus the 30L “Midas”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 93 · Decanter 93 · Tasting Panel 93 · Wine Spectator 92 · Wine Advocate 90 · Jancis Robinson 17\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Rosé Champagne in the World 2017 (TastingBook) · Best in Show, Best Sparkling Wine, NY International Wine Competition 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe bold, vinous, pink Ace of Spades: rich enough for dinner, striking enough for the feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrawberry, raspberry, black cherry, red currant, almond, fleur de sel, baked pastry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake the Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe reveal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill it to 8-10°C (the Wine Advocate’s advice: “the cooler the better”) and present it in its box, with the pink bottle against white linen, greenery, or a sunset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve in tulip-shaped glasses to show off the salmon color and open the red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with wild salmon, duck confit, truffled veal, sushi, or a brunch spread, or enjoy it as the aperitif that carries through the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bottle that makes the recipient’s feed: for birthdays, engagements, bridal showers, and big milestones, and large formats for the bigger stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild salmon and sushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit and truffled veal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberry and berry desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe well chilled, at 8-10°C, in tulip-shaped Champagne glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45824091029570,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Armand_de_Brignac_Ace_of_Spades_Brut_Ros_Champagne_750ml.jpg?v=1793037789","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut-rose-champagne-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}