Prestige

The Diebolt-Vallois Champagne "Blanc de Blancs Prestige" is made entirely from vines in the village of Cramant.

Appellation: Champagne

Varieties used: 100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs

Terroir: Cramant (village classed 100% Grand Cru), mainly in the fields known as Les Pimonts. The soil consists of a thin layer of earth over a chalk base. In general the exposure is towards the East-South-East.

Vinification: Fermentation in thermostatically controlled vats. This is a blend of three years' wines. The reserve wines age two to three years in 40 hl casks stocked in deep cellars 14 metres underground. These reserve wines bring richness, complexity and roundness.

Dosage: 6-8 g/l

Serving temperature: 9°C in summer, 10-11°C in winter

Tasting notes

Richard Juhlin - Champagne Guide 2008 : 90-94 /100

Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar : 93+ /100
A very young blanc de blancs with exceptionnal inner-mouth energy. Powerfully lemony, very long finish shows superb perfume and cut.

Guide Vin GaultMillau 2010 : 17,5 / 20

Guide Revue du Vin de France 2010: 16 /20

Jacques Dupont - Le Point - december 2009 : 16-16,5 /20
Mouth is fresh, creamy, elegant.

Wines & Spirits - december 2006 : 93 /100
The texture feels plush while the freshness keeps it light.

Weinwisser n°10 - Octobre 2001 : 18 /20