NEW YORK, November 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

We are proud to announce that Sovereign Brands, a New York-based wine and spirits company owned by the Berish family, has sold its interest in the Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne brand to a new company led by the globally-renowned Shawn “Jay Z” Carter.

About Armand de Brignac Champagne:

Armand de Brignac Champagne, instantly identifiable by the distinctive pewter Ace of Spades insignias on its unique, paperless bottle, exemplifies unmatched winemaking expertise and a true passion for the art of Champagne. A staff of just eight people crafts each bottle of Armand de Brignac by hand at the Cattier family house, established in 1763 in Chigny-les-Roses, France.

For Media Inquiries Related to Armand de Brignac or Jay Z, contact:
Jana Fleishman
Jf@rocnation.com
+1-212-292-7539

For Media Inquiries relating to Sovereign Brands, contact:
Yvonne Lardner
yvonnelardner@sovereignbrands.com
+44-7956-237-822

SOURCE Sovereign Brands