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Sparkling dry
One of the most distinguished Côte des Blancs Blanc de Blancs, crafted exclusively from old-vine Chardonnay grown in the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of Cramant and Chouilly. This is not a wine made every year, but a synthesis of exceptional vintages and exceptional sites, perfectly reflecting the Diebolt-Vallois family philosophy of absolute terroir purity.
2015 was a warm, sunny vintage, allowing the grapes to reach excellent phenolic ripeness while preserving the hallmark acid backbone of the Côte des Blancs. Fleur de Passion is produced solely from the first pressing, fermented and aged in oak barrels, without aggressive intervention — aiming not for power, but for depth, precision, and long-term aging potential.
The aromatic profile is deep, mature, and layered: lemon zest, ripe apples, white peaches, and pears intertwine with acacia blossom, almonds, brioche, and wet-stone minerality. With time in the glass, notes of honey, hazelnuts, subtle smoke, and chalk emerge, creating a calm yet highly concentrated aromatic expression.
On the palate, the champagne is tense, silky, and impeccably precise. The acidity is vibrant yet rounded by extended aging, while the bubbles are extremely fine and perfectly integrated. Flavors unfold with citrus freshness, white stone fruit, creamy nutty tones, and a clear limestone-driven structure that delivers energy and definition. The finish is long, dry, and mineral, marked by an elegant balance of bitterness and salinity.
Fleur de Passion is a contemplative, gastronomic Champagne, crafted not for haste, but for slow, thoughtful enjoyment.
Serve this champagne chilled at 9 - 11°C with freshly shucked oysters, pan-seared scallops with lemon-herb butter, or baked halibut with asparagus and dill.
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.
