Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2024 | 2018 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
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Oysters
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Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Lemon and chalk frame delicate white fish. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Diebolt-Vallois' Blanc de Blancs draws on Grand Cru Cote des Blancs Chardonnay from Cuis and Chouilly for an open, charming vintage expression.
- 1959: Diebolt-Vallois established as a Cramant Chardonnay grower
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Diebolt-Vallois · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs
What does Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white flowers, fresh almond, chalk. On the palate, easy open charm, fine chalk, fresh acidity, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long 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.
When should I drink Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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