{"product_id":"armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-blanc-de-noirs-assemblage-three","title":"Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Blanc de Noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,328 individually numbered bottles. 100% Pinot Noir from Premier and Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims. The rarest expression in the Armand de Brignac range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlanc de Noirs is Champagne produced exclusively from black-skinned grapes — Pinot Noir and\/or Pinot Meunier — with minimal skin contact to preserve a pale color. It is the inverse of Blanc de Blancs: where Blanc de Blancs expresses the purity and delicacy of Chardonnay, Blanc de Noirs captures the structure, depth, and mineral power of Pinot Noir in a white Champagne format.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs is produced from fruit sourced exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims — specifically Chigny-les-Roses and Verzenay, two of the appellation's most celebrated Pinot Noir sites. With only 7,328 bottles produced and each individually numbered, it is the most limited expression in the range. The distinctive black bottle with the Ace of Spades emblem in contrast finish makes it one of the most visually dramatic Champagne presentations available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with fine, elegant bubbles and a persistent mousse.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and mineral — blackberry, fig, plum, maraschino cherry, and orange blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gourmet and lively — flinty minerality with comfit orange, plum, mango, and white peach. More structured and complex than the Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and complex — licorice, honey, and nutmeg lingering through an elegant close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Noirs Champagne (Assemblage Three)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armand de Brignac, Chigny-les-Roses, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir, Premier and Grand Cru villages\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,328 individually numbered bottles\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/armand-de-brignac\"\u003eArmand de Brignac collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Blanc de Noirs Champagne?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Noirs is a white Champagne made entirely from black-skinned grapes — typically Pinot Noir. The skins are removed quickly after pressing to preserve the pale color, while the structure and depth of the Pinot Noir grape come through in the flavor. It is generally more structured and mineral than a Chardonnay-based Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Assemblage Three\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Assemblage Three refers to the third release in the Blanc de Noirs series — Armand de Brignac updates the blend with each new assemblage, reflecting the specific vintage components chosen for that release. It is a numbered series rather than a vintage-dated wine.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy only 7,328 bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blanc de Noirs is produced from a specific, limited parcel of Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir fruit. The production number is determined by the available harvest from those specific vineyards — not an arbitrary marketing decision. This is genuinely a small-production wine.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Blanc de Noirs compare to the Blanc de Blancs?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blanc de Blancs is all Chardonnay — elegant, citrus-forward, and delicate. The Blanc de Noirs is all Pinot Noir — more structured, more mineral, with dark fruit and a savory depth. They represent opposite ends of the Champagne spectrum and appeal to different preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What is Blanc de Noirs Champagne?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Blanc de Noirs is a white Champagne made entirely from black-skinned grapes. The skins are removed quickly to preserve pale color, while the structure of Pinot Noir comes through in the flavor. 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