Armand De Brignac is the New Cristal

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Oct 17th 2006 at 6:01PM

After denouncing Cristal, the luxe drink of choice of rap artists for many years, Jay-Z was left with a tough decision as to which champagne could replace it as a sign of opulence in rap/music culture. It appears that the artist has decided to (unofficially) endorse Armand De Brignac now, featuring it in one of his new songs as "gold bottles with the ace of spades." It seems like a good choice based on the bottle alone.

Armand De Brignac has been produced by a family owned vineyard for over two hundred years and has only just started to be imported from France. It is said to have notes of flowers, citrus, dried fruits and brioche.

[via vox / image flickr]

Tags: Armand De Brignac, ArmandDeBrignac, chanpagne, crystal, gold bottle, jay-z, music, rap, spade, stars

Filed under: Spirits, Wine

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LeRoy James Nov 13th 2006 12:59AM

I hear the retail could be around $300.00.

King Nov 15th 2006 11:32PM

I'm with number 16.Stay in school and get a job...
FUCK GAY Z & his dealings! I'm down with 2pac4life!
How could u wake up every morning & shit on your friend Jaz-O? We don't get down like that in the SOUTH! ...thats why we running HIP HOP! I use to respect Nasir Jones until he let Gay Z make a complete ass out him nationally! Oh we just was playin it(the beef) wasn't real! Ho Ass niggaz...

Da_Saint Nov 16th 2006 9:23PM

Be that as it may. When you start trying to tell other people what they “need” to with their money………well lets just say, you just got ya “Hater Card”. Whether it’s platinum, gold, or black is up to you!

Ryan Dec 9th 2006 9:28PM

Indeed, it's a social and societal stigma behind expensive cars, alcohol, money, and beautiful women, but rappers are role models regardless if they realize it or not. I’m a black pre-medical student and its amazing that rappers have million dollar cars, but not one rapper has a scholarship program or even encourage the youth to go to college and achieve academically. Even if one rapper does do something the majority don’t and that’s were the problematic situations occur. One reason why I want to be a doctor is to be beneficial and productive to my community, which is the ghetto! Furthermore, I hope someday that my black generation could comprehend and appreciate the importance of education and not just 300 dollar bottles of champagne!

Anthony Nov 21st 2006 7:05AM

The champagne is about $300.oo USD. And currently is not available in America. I lived in Europe for about eleven years, and even there it is in limited production. It will be in America this year in December. As for me, I never liked "C", I am a "Dom P.", guy. And, it is only at New Year's celebration with my closest friends. I will be having a bottle of both Armand and Dom Perignon this year for a bit of exclusivity at my party. "be nice to yourself and try something different once in your life."

jblaque Nov 22nd 2006 11:57AM

6. The New Negro Brew! Read all about it: http://paulamooney.blogspot.com/2006/10/new-jay-z-video-show-me-what-you-got.html

Posted at 4:29PM on Oct 18th 2006 by Paula Neal Mooney

Paula!U are an ignorant bish!

Benny Blanco Dec 21st 2006 2:37PM

First off, if the so called "Ace of Spades" is willing to endorse a Rapper Like Jay-Z then so be it! I don't see anyone complaining about the "Slim Jim" Commercials??? To title it the "New Negro brew" is very ignorant period. Also for the person that commented on Jay-Z's fortune and his girlfriends as well, should know more about his Hip-Hop history before speaking on it, "Water Crisis" Jay-Z, "Conflict Diamonds" Jay-Z- The Brooklyn School of the Arts Foundation, Carter Administartion...I mean he's from the hood, or as some of you may refer to it as the ghetto...so he hasn't forgotten where he came from...I believe that the rapper image is just a job that comes with alot of promotional opportunities, sponsorships and endorsements...so my question to ya'll is, if you were Jay-Z what would you do? GET THAT DOUGH....My point exactly.

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