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Profile
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
- Oysters Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Sole meuniere Lemon and chalk frame delicate white fish.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With 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.
- 1959Diebolt-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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