Champagne Diebolt-Vallois Brut Fleur de Passion 2006 stands as a testament to Cramant's Grand Cru excellence, offering a vibrant and elegantly evolved expression of Chardonnay from a truly remarkable vintage.
This extraordinary vintage Champagne displays a beautiful golden color with endless streams of very fine bubbles. The nose, initially somewhat restrained, unveils delicate peach notes, a hint of candied orange zest, and a dash of biscuit.
On the palate, it is amazingly powerful and vinous, complex and elegant at the same time, showcasing juicy, sweet yellow tropical fruit nuances and a delicate honey touch. It maintains excellent freshness and a vibrant acidity throughout, leading to a lengthy and persistent finish.
The Cuvée Fleur de Passion 2006 is Diebolt-Vallois's emblematic cuvée, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes sourced from their old vines in the illustrious Grand Cru village of Cramant (many vines are 60 years or older, with some up to 45-60 years old). The grapes come from 7-8 parcels of old hillside vines, notably in the lieu-dit Les Buzons.
Neither fined nor filtered, this Champagne is allowed to fully express the unique terroir of Cramant, characterized by a thin layer of soil over a chalk bedrock.
The dosage 6 (g/l).
Serve at 8-10 °C with oysters, grilled shellfish or fish carpaccio.
Located in one of the most famous villages of Champagne – Cramant – Jacques Diebolt and Nadia Vallois, together with their children Arnaud and Isabelle, run the small but highly respected Champagne house Diebolt-Vallois.
The majority of the family's 11 hectares of vineyards boast Grand Cru and Premier Cru status. The ‘Chardonnay’ grape, unofficially titled the queen of the Côte des Blancs, reigns supreme in these prestigious lands. Until 1992, this relatively unknown producer suddenly found itself in the spotlight of wine enthusiasts when “Gault Millau,” one of France's most influential restaurant and wine guides, nominated Diebolt-Vallois as Champagne Producer of the Year. Despite this sudden recognition and attention, Diebolt-Vallois has remained a family-run winery, driven by exceptionally warm and friendly people. It is a genuine pleasure for "Vyno Klubas" (Wine Club) to introduce this excellent producer to Lithuanian wine lovers.
Wine Style
Diebolt-Vallois Champagnes are characterized by exceptional elegance, subtlety, and minerality, reflecting the terroir of top-tier Côte des Blancs ‘Chardonnay’. Great emphasis is placed on freshness, complexity, and longevity.
Prestigious Vineyards
The majority of Diebolt-Vallois's vineyards are located in prestigious Grand Cru villages:
The yields from these top-tier vineyards, combined with meticulous work in the cellar, result in the exceptional quality of Diebolt-Vallois Champagnes.
Aging and Drinking Period
Diebolt-Vallois Champagnes are aged for an extended period on their lees, often significantly longer than the appellation rules require. This imparts greater complexity, finer bubbles, and a longer finish. While these Champagnes can be enjoyed in their youth, the top-tier “Blanc de Blancs” have excellent potential to age and evolve for many years, gaining even more elegance and complexity.
