Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs is the rarest cuvée in the Ace of Spades range, a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne made by the Cattier family and bottled at 12.5% ABV.
It is produced in very limited quantities, and each bottle carries its own number. The Pinot Noir comes from premier and grand cru villages of the Montagne de Reims such as Verzenay, Verzy, Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses and Rilly-la-Montagne.
Each Assemblage blends three vintages and rests for years on its lees, giving a Champagne of real power and structure, with red fruit, brioche and a long, fine mousse.
Presented in the house's famous hand-finished metallic bottle, it is a showpiece for the biggest celebrations.
Blanc de Noirs means white from black: the juice of Pinot Noir is pressed gently and quickly so it stays pale while keeping the grape's depth and red-fruit character. The Montagne de Reims is the heartland of Champagne Pinot Noir, and its premier and grand cru vineyards give wines of structure and length, ideal for a cuvée built to age. The Cattier family has grown grapes in the Montagne de Reims village of Chigny-les-Roses for generations, and the house is known for small, carefully assembled releases rather than large volumes.
Champagne can only come from the Champagne region of north-eastern France, and it gains its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle, the traditional method. Non-vintage cuvées are blended from several harvests so that each house can keep its signature style consistent from year to year, and they rest on their lees for at least fifteen months before release.
Specifications
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House: Armand de Brignac (Cattier family), Champagne
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Style: Blanc de Noirs Brut
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Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Villages: Premier and grand crus of the Montagne de Reims
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ABV: 12.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve well chilled, at about 46 to 50°F, in a tulip glass. It pairs well with roast poultry, lobster, aged Comté and truffle dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Blanc de Noirs?
A white Champagne made only from black grapes, here 100% Pinot Noir.
Who makes Armand de Brignac?
The Cattier family in Champagne.
Are the bottles numbered?
Yes, each bottle carries its own number.
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