Do you have something special to celebrate this year? Jay-Z might have you covered.
The mogul's champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, has unveiled its first vintage release, Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015. A 1.5-liter magnum bottle will set you back $3,400, but it will be a rare purchase as the limited edition produced only 1,258 bottles. Each metallic bottle of Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015 is finished with hand-applied French pewter labels and a final hand polish. The finished wine rests in the cellars for more than seven years until disgorging on February 8th.
Armand de Brignac Champagne announces its first vintage, Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015.
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The brand describes the pour as a “symphony of flavors” with a mix of almond essence, plum, a hint of warm cinnamon, strawberries and clementine, complemented by the subtle hint of purple flower. One sip is said to culminate in a “pleasant, elegant length, leaving hints of gingerbread, orange and the refined essence of liquorice.” The flavors can be traced back to 2015's weather, which delivered a wet spring followed by a dry, hot summer season, which impacted the fruit harvested during that time.
Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015 is the latest addition to the Armand de Brignac portfolio which also includes Gold Brut, Rosé, Demi-Sec, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 4. Blanc de Noirs Vintage 2015 reaches selected retailers across the world starting in November. Jay-Z sold a 50% stake in the brand, often referred to as Ace of Spades, to LVMH Moët Hennessy's wine and spirits division in 2021.