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C H A M P A G N E ARMAND DE BRIGNAC

BRAND Champagne Armand de Brignac is an all Prestige Cuvée range of handcrafted Champagnes. Since being introduced by the Cattier family in 2006, the brand has been rated among the best Champagnes in the world, and developed a cult following by collectors, artists, athletes and nobility. The artisanal production process is overseen by a select group of only eight people, including the patriarch Jean-Jacques, and his son, Alexandre. Since being introduced in 2006, the brand has consistently been heralded as the Champagne of choice for the Ultimate Achiever.

KEY SELLING POINTS

* MULTI-VINTAGE Resulting in complexity and consistency, each cuveé includes 3 of the most successful recent vintages. Currently incorporating 2008 (20%), 2009 (20%) and 2011 (60%).
* THE ULTIMATE LUXURY EXPERIENCE From point of purchase, with the beautiful lacquered box each bottle comes in, to consumption, Champagne Armand de Brignac is the first choice for celebrating life’s ultimate achievements.
* HAND CRAFTED FROM BEGINNING TO END Each element of the production process, including pressing, riddling, and bottling involves hand crafting.
* LEADER IN LARGE FORMATS Brut Gold and Brut Rosé are available in all sizes, from 750ml to the extremely rare 30 Liter Midas. Our limited production Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and DemiSec vary in availability.

TECHNICAL DATA

BLANC DE BLANCS Composition: 100% Chardonnay from Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs Dosage: 10.4 g/L Alcohol Content: 12.5% Tasting Notes: A sophisticated nose that, at first, expresses hints of green apple, coconut and freshly cut lilies. Hints of minerality and an elegant, crisp finish.
BRUT GOLD Composition: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier from Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne & Côte des Blancs Dosage: 10.9 g/L Alcohol Content: 12.5% Tasting Notes: Freshly baked biscuits on the nose with a rich mouthfeel and notes of caramelized fruits. Lingering finish with refined acidity.
BRUT ROSÉ Composition: 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% Chardonnay from Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne & Côte des Blancs with 12% old vine still Pinot Noir from Chigny-les-Roses added at dosage. Dosage: 9.65 g/L Alcohol Content: 12.5% Tasting Notes: Bouquet of bright red fruits with a hint of smokiness and a rich, complex finish.
BLANC DE NOIRS Composition: 100% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims, Chigny-les-Roses and other acclaimed villages such as Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay Dosage: 8 g/L Alcohol Content: 12.5% Tasting Notes: White-gold in color, complex and expressive nose of blackberries, cassis, sweet spices and violets. Beautifully powerful mouthfeel with notes of wild red fruits and a slight hint of mint at the finish with subtle tannins. Extremely small production.
DEMI-SEC Composition: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier from Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne & Côte des Blancs Dosage: 34 g/L Alcohol Content: 12.5% Tasting Notes: On the nose, at first, are hints of buttered brioche, English candy and compote fruits. The palate is full with flavors of chocolate, wild blueberries and crystallized citrus fruits. A long finish with substantial acidity completes the wine.