Diebolt-Vallois
Champagne Extra Brut Tradition
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 3 years on the lees. |
- Classic method Extra Brut: 3 g/L residual sugar, 12.5% vol, fine and dry bubbles
- Blend of grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a small percentage of Pinot Meunier
- Aged on the lees: around 3 years for greater complexity and roundness
- Aromatic profile: floral and fruity notes, hints of yeast and puff pastry
- Pairings and serving: serve at 6–8 °C, ideal with seafood dishes, shellfish and delicate cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Extra Brut Tradition is an elegant wine that embodies the unmistakable style of Diebolt-Vallois. This skilful blend combines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, whose expression is enhanced by the use of the Traditional Method. In the glass, the Champagne reveals a distinct identity, typical of the Extra Brut category. The aromatic profile opens with delicate floral and fruity notes, enriched by hints of yeast and fragrant references to puff pastry. On the palate, the wine offers vibrant freshness and a persistent finish, characterised by lively notes of green apple.
Where it comes from
The roots of this cuvée lie in the heart of Champagne, with particular reference to the vineyards located in Cramant, Cuis and Épernay. The geological composition of the chalky soil, typical of the Côte des Blancs, is fundamental in giving the sip its natural gustatory tension. In these historically renowned lands, the vines draw essential elements that translate into a pronounced minerality in the glass. The careful selection of plots ensures grapes capable of expressing the purity of flavour, enhancing the specific characteristics of a unique and prestigious terroir.
How it is produced
Production follows a rigorous process that begins with vinification at low temperatures in barrels and temperature-controlled tanks, ideal for preserving the integrity of the varietal aromas. The prise de mousse takes place according to the principles of the Traditional Method, initiating a slow evolution. A prolonged ageing on the lees for three years enriches the structure of the wine, giving it a pleasant softness that perfectly balances the acidic freshness. Excellent served chilled, it favours refined seafood pairings such as shellfish, molluscs and delicate fish, and also proves excellent with fine cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Located in Cramant and born from the union of two historic families, the Diebolt-Vallois winery cultivates winemaking excellence in the Côte des Blancs. Since 1959, the expertise of Jack Diebolt and his children Arnaud and Isabelle has given life to this precious non-vintage Champagne. Patiently aged for three years on the lees, this elegant traditional method fully expresses the authentic minerality of the chalky soils. Named “Producer of the Year” in 1992, the Maison guarantees a memorable sip, widely praised by the finest international critics.
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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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
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 Extra Brut Tradition |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Diebolt-Vallois |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in Cramant and born from the union of two historic families, the Diebolt-Vallois winery cultivates winemaking excellence in the Côte des Blancs. Since 1959, the expertise of Jack Diebolt and his children Arnaud and Isabelle has given life to this precious non-vintage Champagne. Patiently aged for three years on the lees, this elegant traditional method fully expresses the authentic minerality of the chalky soils. Named "Producer of the Year" in 1992, the Maison guarantees a memorable sip, widely praised by the finest international critics. |
| Origin | Cramant, Cuis and Épernay (Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Chalky soil (chalk) of the Côte des Blancs |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; fermentation in thermostatically controlled vats (stainless steel tanks) with temperature control, long fermentation at low temperatures; ageing for about 3 years on the lees. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 3 years on the lees. |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |