Armand de Brignac Gold
75 cl
/
12.5% Vol
Voted Best Champagne in the World by Fine Champagne Magazine! Armand de Brignac Brut Gold has a fresh and lively bouquet, with light floral notes and a racy fruit character with subtle brioche accents on the palate. Grapes selected exclusively from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards.
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Aromas of white peach, apricot and subtle hints of brioche lead to a rich and vibrant palate of fruit buoyed by citrus and honey flavours.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier.
Alcohol %
12.5%
Style
Champagne
Country
France
Producer
Armand de Brignac
Food Matching
Food Matching
Perfect as an aperitif and for fuctions. Pairs excellently with scallops and poultry.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Voted best Champagne in the world by Fine Champagne Magazine. Received 95 points from Christelle Guibert from Decanter Magazine in 2016. Given 17.5/20 by Janice Robinson.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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Customer Reviews