{"title":"The Icons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree legendary bottles, each the finest of its kind. The holiday gift edit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-champagne-brut-750ml","title":"Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne 750ml – Ace of Spades (Wood Box)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown worldwide as Ace of Spades, Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is instantly recognisable in its opaque gold bottle, finished by hand with a French pewter label. Crafted by the Cattier family in Champagne, it blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from three vintages. Expect brioche, toast and ripe fruit, with white cherry, honey and fresh citrus balanced by a creamy texture and fine minerality. Presented in a wood box, find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winechateau.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Chateau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and order \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for unforgettable celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers brioche, toast and ripe fruit, with apple blossom, white cherry and honey. A creamy texture meets bright citrus acidity and fine minerality, finishing fresh, elegant and impressively long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is Armand de Brignac called Ace of Spades?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nickname comes from the distinctive spade emblem on its hand-applied pewter label. Combined with the eye-catching gold bottle, the design made Armand de Brignac one of the most recognisable and sought-after luxury Champagnes worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat grapes are in Armand de Brignac Brut Gold?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrut Gold blends three classic Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, drawn from three different vintages. Chardonnay brings freshness, Pinot Noir adds structure and Meunier contributes roundness and generous, ripe red fruit character overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I serve Armand de Brignac Brut Gold?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill it to around 8–10°C (46–50°F) and pour into tulip or white wine glasses. It shines as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with oysters, lobster, sushi, caviar and delicate white fish dishes, or simply alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne online?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can order \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Chateau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the 750ml bottle comes presented in a wood box. Customers must be 21 or over, and shipping costs appear at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armand de Brignac","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750ML \/ default","offer_id":42686262348,"sku":"2950743","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/products\/Armand-de-Brignac-Ace-Of-Spades-Champagne-Brut-Gold.jpg?v=1746041207"},{"product_id":"beaulieu-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-private-reserve-georges-de-latour-2022","title":"Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-heading-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-award-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1wl5yk5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1821gv5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-rttzwj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1kkt86i\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points Decanter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWhat a spectacular showing of this iconic wine in the terrific 2021 vintage. Deep ruby with a purple hue, it just exudes elegance and statesmanship. It has a noble quality to it that begins with its precise and lifted bouquet of dried rose petals, kirsch, Blackberry, and cassis fruit interlaced with sagebrush, sandalwood, and toasty cedarwood. Perfectly medium to full-bodied, showcasing a dazzling spectrum of silken red and black fruits redolent of strawberry, cherry, plum, and blackberry atop a substantial bed of taut, mineral-tinged tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-rttzwj\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-rttzwj\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePower and grace come together beautifully in this long-running classic from a 125-year-old Napa winery. So rich, layered, structured and age-worthy. Now blended with about 20% of grapes grown in different locations around the valley but centered on Rutherford-grown fruit. The addition of 9% petit verdot gives an inky dark component and floral, violet accents. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e91 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eWine Spectator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis embraces the warm vintage well, offering an inky and generous core of well-steeped cassis and plum fruit that is married to a strong tug of roasted cedar and loam notes. Offers enough flesh to feel filled in and enough drive through the finish to show length. Late chestnut and walnut husk hints adda touch of old school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaulieu Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750ml \/ Red","offer_id":31884681838697,"sku":"115476","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/files\/Beaulieu-Vineyard-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Private-Reserve-Georges-de-Latour-2020.jpg?v=1746121888"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2022","title":"Opus One 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e98 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe bouquet is utterly enticing, offering cool blue-fruit notes and a dusting of cocoa-powder freshness that stirs anticipation for the first sumptuous sip. On the palate, satiny richness unfolds, imbued with crunchy red cherry and juicy blackberry fruit, alongside refined sagebrush and tobacco nuances. There is a sense of intricately fine-knit tannins – compact yet impressively integrated at this youthful stage – framed by subtle, refined oak spice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e98 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnother absolute gorgeous wine from this team, the 2023 Opus One offers up cassis, black raspberries, spicy wood, flowers, and graphite in a beautifully layered, complex, nuanced bouquet. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and integrated acidity, this ultra-classic, elegant Opus One will keep for 30-40 years. It's at the same level as the 2010, 2016, and 2021. Drink 2025-2065.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHand-bottled from the blending tank (the wine went through the bottling line one week prior to my visit), the 2023 Opus One looks to be the most complete of the last three vintages. It weighs in at just 13.5% alcohol but comes across as medium- to full-bodied, featuring a mix of cassis and black cherries on the nose, gently touched by hints of sage and pencil shavings, plus an exquisitely silky mouthfeel supported by a base of fine-grained tannins that linger elegantly on the extended finish. Picked from September 14 through October 16, this vintage is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eWine Spectator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis shows a high-pitched hint of lilac in front of a loganberry, cherry and red currant compote core stitched with savory and tobacco details. Flashes of cool earth and chestnut leaf ripple underneath on the fine-grained, cedar-tinged finish. A lovely expression of the savory style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750ml \/ Red","offer_id":42625575518313,"sku":"152413","price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/files\/untitle_15_f9cdf6d0-dffe-4dea-85d2-2e93cbd38e75.jpg?v=1790268738"}],"url":"https:\/\/winechateau.com\/collections\/the-icons.oembed","provider":"Wine Chateau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}