In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white flowers, fresh almond, chalk

Palate: easy open charm, fine chalk, fresh acidity, clean finish

A vintage Cote des Blancs Blanc de Blancs from the northern villages: lemon and white flowers over almond and chalk, reflecting the year's easy charms with a fine chalky finish.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
    Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.
  • Sole meuniere
    Lemon and chalk frame delicate white fish.
  • Goat cheese
    White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.

History

Diebolt-Vallois' Blanc de Blancs draws on Grand Cru Cote des Blancs Chardonnay from Cuis and Chouilly for an open, charming vintage expression.

  1. 1959 — Diebolt-Vallois established as a Cramant Chardonnay grower

Facts

Producer
Champagne Diebolt-Vallois
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Stainless steel; Grand Cru Cote des Blancs (Cuis and Chouilly) Chardonnay
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
1959

Scores

  • Decanter 91 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2024)

Tags

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