Armand de Brignac

Ace of Spades Gold Brut Champagne

9.2189 ratings

9.039 pro ratings

Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France

Champagne Blend

Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster

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8.7

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

8.2

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, 2018

Collin-Peter Casey

Northern 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

9.0

Nice Champagne, but failed to make me feel like a famous rapper.

Nice Champagne, but failed to make me feel like a famous rapper.

1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2015

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

9.1

91/100. Expected more thickness and 'rap'. It is more than ok, nut that's it...

91/100. Expected more thickness and 'rap'. It is more than ok, nut that's it...

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2014

9.7

Eric had this 12 years ago

Eric had this 12 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2013

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.9

Yes. Have some.

Yes. Have some.

1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2013

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.2

Tried this at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine. It's fantastic!

Tried this at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine. It's fantastic!

Apr 2nd, 2016

8.4

Disappointing.

Disappointing.

Oct 1st, 2015