Diebolt-Vallois 2015 "Fleur de Passion" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru MAGNUMS
This celebrated “Tête de Cuvée” hails from an array of old parcels in “Les Buzons”, a steep hill in Cramant. Fermented and aged in wood, with malolactic fermentation blocked, it is a majestic, old-school champagne with almost-infinite aging potential, made only in good years. We allocate our small provision to customers who buy other wines from the producer.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KDV-FDP15M |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Fermentation Vessel | Barrel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | In oak barrels, no malolactic fermentation or filtration |
Aging Vessel | 100% Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 7 months |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Disgorging : After 9 years of aging on lees in our cellars |
Varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
Vintages in Blend | 100% 2015 |
Dosage | 4 g/L |
Residual Sugar | 5.5 |
ABV | 12.5 |
Acidity | 5.79 |
pH | 2.94 |
Bottling Date | 2016 |
Disgorgement Date | February 2025 |
Primary Vineyard Name | Cramant vieilles vignes |
Soil Types | Calcareous |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Notes from the Producer: The Fleur de Passion cuvée embodies the imprint of the Cramant terroir and the uniqueness of the vintage.
This Champagne is the result of meticulous vinification and long aging, which gives it remarkable complexity. Fleur de Passion is a single-plot cuvée, sourced exclusively from the estate's oldest Chardonnay vines (aged 45 to 99 years) planted in Cramant Grand Cru.
It is vinified entirely in old oak barrels and without malolactic fermentation, revealing crystalline purity and remarkable finesse.
The yield is naturally low, which promotes a more intense aromatic concentration.
Its bouquet blends candied citrus, white flowers, and brioche nuances, supported by a chalky minerality of great elegance. On the palate, it seduces with its balance between the minerality of the terroir and the richness of the vintage. An exceptional Champagne, made for fine dining and special occasions.
This cuvée pairs perfectly with seafood (oysters, scallops, lobster), fine fish, and delicate poultry, bringing richness and minerality to the tasting.
