Jay-Z Purchases ‘Ace of Spades’ Champagne

Jay-Z has long been a fan of Armand de Brignac Champagne, which retails from $300 to $200,000 for a 30-litre bottle. The hip-hop mogul has now taken his love of this Champagne to the next level by purchasing the label from Sovereign Brands for an undisclosed amount.

‘We are proud to announce that Sovereign Brands, a New York-based wine and spirits company, has sold its interest in the Armand de Brignac Champagne brand to a new company led by the globally-renowned Shawn “Jay Z” Carter’,
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The purchase of Armand de Brignac Champagne adds to his growing empire, which includes: 40/40 clubs, GOLD fragrance line, Roc Nation record label, and Roc Nation Sports management company.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries choose Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” Champagne for Wedding

Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” was the Champagne choice for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ wedding reception on Saturday, August 20th at a lavish private estate in Montecito, California.

Following the official ceremony, Kim and Kris’ guests, which included Eva Longoria, Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough, Venus & Serena Williams, Mario Lopez and Lindsay Lohan were escorted into the property’s mansion, where they enjoyed an Armand de Brignac Champagne reception.

Dinner included a four-course meal created by celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold was served with appetizers and main dish, and dessert was served with Armand de Brignac Rose.

Dinner and speeches ended with a final toast with Armand de Brignac Rose Champagne.

Liz Palmer
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The $100,000 Midas Champagne Bottle

The myth of King Midas, the man who was blessed (and cursed) with the ability to turn anything he touched to gold, has inspired many things but few as lavish as Midas bottle from Armand de Brignac. According to wine bottle naming code, Melchizedek is the term usually used to describe a 30-liter vessel equivalent to 40 regular-sized 750ml bottles but perhaps Midas makes more sense for this bottle which weighs in at 100 pounds.

We’ve written about Armand de Brignac before. The luxury Champagne from the award-winning Champagne Cattier chateau of Chigny-les-Roses, France is instantly identifiable by the dramatic Ace of Spades insignias on its bottle. In the last few years it has become a celebrity favorite. Armand de Brignac has three cuvees: Brut Gold, Rose and Blanc de Blancs.

The first Midas bottle of Armand de Brignac sold for $100,000 at the XS nightclub in Las Vegas’ Encore casino. Mixed martial arts and UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez hosted his UFC 125 after-party joined by fighters Gilbert Melendez, Urijah Faber, Jake Shields, and UFC announcer Bruce Buffer. Two strongmen were needed to carry the bottle to the table of the anonymous high-roller who made the purchase. No word on what happened to the bottle afterward.
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