Good Morning,

Yesterday, I discussed the wines that the wedding guests enjoyed at the Kardashian and Humphries wedding and since I like a shorter blog, I thought today, I would discuss the champagne they chose to serve at the reception, Armand de Brignac Brut Gold (Ace of Spades).

Let me share what I have found out about this wine The blend of grapes in this wine is classic champagne blend of 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 33% Pinot Menuier. This champagne is a blend of several vinatages, so it is classified as a Non Vintage champagne. (if the vintage year, the year the grapes were picked, were to be stated on the bottle, that would mean 100% of the grapes in that bottle had to come from that year).

But in the year 2006 Armand de Brignac unveiled the stunning gold bottle originally developed by Cattier for the Andre Courreges fashion house. This beautiful bottle was used at the Golden Jubilee celebration for the Queen of England. Each bottle is made of pewter, polished and applied by hand. Each bottle is packaged in a black embroidered velvet bag. This wine is the upper crust of quality both in taste and packaging.

After reading about 30 tasting notes from Champagne experts, I have condensed what they have said about the taste of the wine, Bright display of pear, nectarine, honeysuckle, lemon, ginger and huge perfumed bouquet. Very subtly minerality gentle smoke and long finish with great palate coverage. I can not wait to try it!

The price of this wine is currently, $300.00 per bottle and I am sure with this kinda star endorsement the price might go even higher. Remember when the hip-hop rapsters started talking about Dom and Krystal and before you knew it you had a bottle of fantastic for $500, that used to be $200. I still a struggle paying more than $100 a bottle for almost any wine, but there are splurge wines that I will go for once in awhile. I am 100% sure at some point I will buy a bottle of Armand de Brignac just to try it.

I understand Kim K’s one big splurge for the wedding was this champagne. It is said they spent $150K just for the bubbles for the reception, I got this info from E!, so not sure if it is reliable info. I know once Kate Middleton married Prince William I had to try their champagne and the Pol Roger tasted at luxurious as the bride looked and had that sexy kick that the bride’s sister provided to the wedding party.

I will report back when I try the Armand de Brignac, I hope this champagne has the elegance of Kim…but not the sassy kick of her constantly cranky sisters!

Much LOVE and wine,

Tammi