Diebolt-Vallois
Champagne Blanc de Blancs Prestige Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Blending with reserve wines aged for 3 years in oak barrels |
- Style and grape: Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut sparkling wine made exclusively from Chardonnay
- Grand Cru origin: From the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger)
- Method and maturation: Traditional Method, aged for 3 years in oak with precious reserves
- Tasting notes: Green apple, flowers and biscuit. Creamy and mineral palate with a citrus finish
- Serving: 0.75 l, 12.5% vol at 6–8 °C. Perfect pairing with fish and shellfish dishes
Description
What kind of wine is it
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Prestige Extra Brut is a Champagne from the Côte des Blancs that fully expresses the purity of Chardonnay. Crafted according to the strict Traditional Method, it stands out for its dry and elegant style. On the palate, the creamy texture blends harmoniously with pronounced minerality and vibrant freshness. The aromatic profile reveals notes of green apple, white flowers and butter biscuits, evolving towards hints of pear and white peach. The finish, long and citrusy, ensures excellent persistence.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in the heart of Champagne, within the renowned sub-region of the Côte des Blancs. The grapes come from famous Grand Cru villages such as Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The vineyards benefit from ideal east and south-east exposure, rooted in a thin layer of soil resting on a deep chalk base. This distinctive calcareous soil imparts a vibrant tension and unique character to the wine. The Diebolt-Vallois winery skilfully enhances these territorial characteristics through careful vineyard management.
How is it produced
Production follows the rigorous steps of the Traditional Method, with vinification aimed at preserving the precision of the aromas. Fermentation takes place partly in large oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation, and partly in temperature-controlled steel tanks. A key stage is the creation of the blend, which integrates the base wines with reserve wines aged in wood to provide greater roundness. The Extra Brut dosage keeps the sip dry and linear, enriched by nuances of grapefruit and subtle, evolved notes of great depth.
History and Curiosities
This Blanc de Blancs Prestige originates in Cramant, the renowned Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs, from the historic union between the Diebolt and Vallois families. Under the guidance of Jacques Diebolt, active since 1959, the estate produces this exclusive Champagne Extra Brut. A true signature cuvée served in the finest restaurants, it combines 80% pure vintage Chardonnay with 20% of precious perpetual reserves aged in oak, the result of seven harvests between 2009 and 2015, offering the palate refined creaminess and explosive energy.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Hectares: 13
Diebolt-Vallois champagnes are the progeny of a united family:
Jacques Diebolt and Nadia Vallois are helped by their two children, Arnaud and Isabelle, who are taking an ever increasingly active part in the running of the estate.
The Diebolt family has lived in Cramant since the end of the 19th century, and the Vallois family has been cultivating vines in Cuis since the 15th Century. Although Jacques Diebolt started working with his grandfather, it was not until 1978 that the estate underwent a sea-change with the extension of the estate and the construction first of all of cellars, and then a winery.
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| Name | Diebolt Vallois Champagne Blanc de Blancs Prestige Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Diebolt-Vallois |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Blanc de Blancs Prestige originates in Cramant, the renowned Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs, from the historic union between the Diebolt and Vallois families. Under the guidance of Jacques Diebolt, active since 1959, the estate produces this exclusive Champagne Extra Brut. A true signature cuvée served in the finest restaurants, it combines 80% pure vintage Chardonnay with 20% of precious perpetual reserves aged in oak, the result of seven harvests between 2009 and 2015, offering the palate refined creaminess and explosive energy. |
| Origin | Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Thin layer of soil over a chalk base (calcareous soil). |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks (partly in foudre with malolactic fermentation); blending with reserve wines aged for about 3 years in oak barrels. |
| Aging | Blending with reserve wines aged for 3 years in oak barrels |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |