Armand de Brignac, Ace of Spades Blanc de Blancs, Champagne

91
Tasted by: Christelle Guibert
(at the Decanter tasting suite, 24 Nov 2016)
This is the third addition to the range, launched around 2011. Again, it's a blend of 2009, 2010 and 2012, with 50% of the Chardonnay sourced from Cattier’s own vineyards in Montagne de Reims, and the other 50% from the Côte des Blanc - mostly from the village of Cramant. This is definitely more complex, rounder and richer than your average Blanc de Blancs. Grapefruit and white flower aromas come to mind. While opulent, it is focussed, with tremendous depth wrapped up by a backbone of acidity. A hardly noticeable dosage of 8g/l.
Ace of Spades Blanc de Blancs
Producer
Armand de Brignac
Brand
Ace of Spades Blanc de Blancs
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Chardonnay