Cramant

50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% MeunierDosage 3g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years15% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Delicately fruity, elegant, playful, floral, pleasant, delicate.Tasting MAI23: A little more vinous and fruity than the Blanc de Blancs from Diebolt-Vallois due to the dark grape components, making it very pleasant and charming to drink. Very balanced, delicately fruity and fresh, a lovely introduction to the world of Diebolt-Vallois champagne. The ideal aperitif champagne!Moritz AUG22: Beautiful classic champagne style. A mix of brioche and brown bread create a lovely smokiness on the nose, with a slight spiciness reminiscent of caraway in the background. With a little air, the wine gains freshness. Very nicely balanced

100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Cuis and Epernay (Premier Cru)Matured in enamel tanks and stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 yearsBlending from 4 vintages, 30% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Straightforward, mineral, stony, aromatic, slender, sophisticated aperitif.Tilman FEB24: Nice balance, fresh-citrusy and lively at the beginning, slightly creamy and nice and juicy at the end!Moritz FEB24: Everything is very well balanced. Lemon zest, wet stones, lightly buttered brioche & white almond. round/juicy-elegant mouthfeel, but becomes very slim at the back. A yellow fruitiness is added, but remains very mineral on the palate.

100% Chardonnay (sélection massale)Dosage: 3,2g/lFrom the two Grand Criu villages Avize and Cramant, as well as Cuis (1er Cru)Old vines Reserve wines from three different vintagesVinification in stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels 28 months bottle ageingNot filtered, not finedNicola OCT25: Accessible, super fresh, lovely fruit, pleasantDavid C. APR24: Very beautiful, complex nose with notes of chalk and candied lemon peel. On the palate, it is powerful with a subtle woody influence, but at the same time retains an amazing freshness and salinity, as no malolactic fermentation has taken place. An excellent Blanc de Blancs that is a pleasure to drink. Still full-bodied on the palate with a long finish. I love it!Nicola FEB24: Warmer, charming release, very pleasant to drink, extreme drinkability. Moritz FEB24: Rounder and warmer than 2019. Nice yellow fruitiness on the nose, on the palate more pear and quince. Everything is nicely wrapped and balanced. The firm acidity provides the necessary backbone. Each glass makes you want the next. Niagara drinkability. Lukas FEB23: Very delicate nose, citrus, apple, peach, backed by a fine herbal spiciness. On the palate riper apple and pear, very nicely integrated acidity, spicy notes (pepper) and some ginger on the finish. Very drinkable with super draught. Andreas OKT21: fine Burgundy scent -> very mouthwashing and stimulating, as carried more from the ground than from the fruit / starts crazy crispy in the mouth / great pressure / agile and pronounced on the tongue / that's really fun and good mood / no gram of fat and yet emaciated or bony / very clean and straightforward / Carrousel en bouche / (AR) Nicola OKT21: Firm fruit, like drinking liquid chalk, but not sparse! Powerful, delicate, fresh, lively. Makes you want to more!

100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Chouilly (Grand Cru), Cramant (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru) and Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3 years

100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly and le Mesnil (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years25% reserve wines and 15% reserve wines from Perpetuum ReserveTobi JUN26: Floral notes of orange blossom meet delicate creaminess and a touch of grapefruit. Despite its charming, almost subtly savoury character, the wine remains taut and focused. An elegant Blanc de Blancs with excellent drinkability and a classic Côte des Blancs profile.Lukas NOV22: The nose is dominated by pear aromas, finely backed with herbal-spicy notes and fine yeasty and woodem notes. Juicy (cider) apple and pear on the palate, supported by light yeasty notes, some grapefruit and a fine, present acidity - sophisticated and with depth.Andreas OKT21: comes across as elegant and yet has pressure / appears charming / fresh hay and light honey / has a melting texture / accessible styleTasting FEB20: Creamy richness from the wood, freshness from the tank, darker, racier, earthier, very mineral, a little more vinous than BdB, more serious, racier

92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir (Bouzy Rouge)Dosage 5g/lChardonnay from Cramant (Grand Cru), Chouilly (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru), Vertus (Grand Cru) und Cuis (Premium Cru) & Pinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 18 monthsNicola Oct25: Superbly balanced, so elegant, delicately fruity, balanced, everything perfectly in place, silky bubblesJudith MAY25: A very elegant champagne. Clear and incredibly glamorous. This could become one of my new favourite champagnes.

100% ChardonnayExclusively from Grand and Premier Cru villages in Chouilly and Cuis5 years bottle maturity, some bottles are held back for a later release (collection).Dosage: 3g/lNicola NOV25 - 2019: 2019 is just so powerful, so captivating, so vibrant, love this vintage! Great elegant fruit, compact body, slim, yet not austere at all, bottle empty in 5 minutes :)Nicola FEB24 - 2018: Elegant and harmonious, a perfect blend of generosity and the typical taut minerality of the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs. Very long and creamy finish, subtle hints of brioche and honey.Tasting FEB20 - 2012: More body, density and pressure than 2011, great aromas at the back, almonds, great storage potential, the slightly higher acidity in 2012 is very well integrated through the body, very complete, strong!Tasting FEB20 - 2011: Lighter year, white flowers, creaminess, floral, charming, elegant, extremely long, minerality melts in the finish, perfect for lighter dishes.Tasting FEB19 - 2011: Still a bit young, currently a lot of structure and more mineral, just came onto the market.Tasting FEB18 - 2010: Very accessible year, good year at the Coes des Blancs, now more open than 2008 (was tasted in parallel), coffee, creamy, ripe yellow fruits.

100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Chouilly, Cramant, Oger (Grand Cru) & Cuis, Vertus (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: A particularly beautiful vintage, fantastic body, chocolate notes, intensity, balance, presence, really full of character, elegance, top-notch!

100% ChardonnayDosage: 2,4g/l Old vines (about 50 years old), selection massaleVinified in 228l to 500l oak barrels 55 months bottle ageingAged under cork Not filtered, not fined

100% ChardonnayDosage: 0 g/l Old vines (about 50 years old), selection massaleVinified in 228l to 500l oak barrels 53 months bottle ageingAged under cork Not filtered, not fined

Pinot Noir (main part), Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l 3,5g/l residual sugarVinified in small oak barrels 42 months bottle aging Not filtered or filteredNicola OCT 25 about 2020: very generous, super charming and pleasant, despite the zero dosage, but probably 3g residual sugar, honey notes, yellow, ripe fruitNicola 25 October 2019; disgorged later: more powerful, somewhat livelier, more straightforward Meininger Sommelier 2022: Attractive, ethereal, tart herbal spices, mugwort, liquorice, sourdough bread, intense, full, ripe, yet with tension, acidity, good depth, slightly clayey texture, some tonka bean, noble roasted aromas. Nicola JUL22: Perhaps the most exciting, classy of the range, where you have the most oak influence, lots of spice, body and pressure, a real protagonist!  

100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: Great generosity, creaminess, depth, freshness, elegance

100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Cuis and Epernay (Premier Cru)Matured in enamel tanks and stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 yearsBlending from 4 vintages, 30% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Straightforward, mineral, stony, aromatic, slender, sophisticated aperitif.Tilman FEB24: Nice balance, fresh-citrusy and lively at the beginning, slightly creamy and nice and juicy at the end!Moritz FEB24: Everything is very well balanced. Lemon zest, wet stones, lightly buttered brioche & white almond. round/juicy-elegant mouthfeel, but becomes very slim at the back. A yellow fruitiness is added, but remains very mineral on the palate.

100% ChardonnayDosage 4,5g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 15 yearsTilman OKT25: Very fresh nose, hay, light honey notes on the palate, fresh nuts, slightly toasted, beautiful, precise acidity, wonderfully integrated. Extremely well matured!

100% Chardonnay100% Cramant Grand CruNorth of the Côte des BlancsOut of the 5 plots:40% "Terres des Buissons23% "Champ du Prévot ", " Grande plante " and " Croix "21% "Bauves10% "Au-dessus du Gros mont"6,6% "TerroirMalolactic fermentationMore than 4 years bottle agingDosage: 4g/lNicola Oct 25: Super elegantDidier Gimonnet: "More elegant, supple and deep - Our Spécial Club "CRAMANT GRAND CRU" is undoubtedly our "favorite". It is a blend of old vineyards (40 years old to over 100 years old) on this very special terroir, considered by all as one of the two greatest historic villages of the Côte des Blancs. Its silky texture, elegance and depth are unique. With 12 hectares of Grand Cru, we have never made a cuvée from 100% Grand Cru. Our philosophy of champagne making has always led us to add a touch of "Cuis 1er cru" to give freshness to our great vintages, because we prefer harmony to intensity. Since the 2012 vintage, we have decided to expand our range; the iconic "Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay" are complemented by 3 "Single Terroirs" in very limited quantities.

92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir (Bouzy Rouge)Dosage 5g/lChardonnay from Cramant (Grand Cru), Chouilly (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru), Vertus (Grand Cru) und Cuis (Premium Cru), Pinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 18 monthsJudith MAY25: A very elegant champagne. Clear and incredibly glamorous. This could become one of my new favourite champagnes.

100% Chardonnay (sélection massale)Dosage: 1,6g/lFrom the 3 villages Avize, Cramant and CuisOld vines Reserve wines since 2016Vinification in stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels 59 months bottle ageingNot filtered, not finedDavid C. APR24: Very beautiful, complex nose with notes of chalk and candied lemon peel. On the palate, it is powerful with a subtle woody influence, but at the same time retains an amazing freshness and salinity, as no malolactic fermentation has taken place. An excellent Blanc de Blancs that is a pleasure to drink. Still full-bodied on the palate with a long finish. I love it!Nicola FEB24: Warmer, charming release, very pleasant to drink, extreme drinkability. Moritz FEB24: Rounder and warmer than 2019. Nice yellow fruitiness on the nose, on the palate more pear and quince. Everything is nicely wrapped and balanced. The firm acidity provides the necessary backbone. Each glass makes you want the next. Niagara drinkability. Lukas FEB23: Very delicate nose, citrus, apple, peach, backed by a fine herbal spiciness. On the palate riper apple and pear, very nicely integrated acidity, spicy notes (pepper) and some ginger on the finish. Very drinkable with super draught. Andreas OKT21: fine Burgundy scent -> very mouthwashing and stimulating, as carried more from the ground than from the fruit / starts crazy crispy in the mouth / great pressure / agile and pronounced on the tongue / that's really fun and good mood / no gram of fat and yet emaciated or bony / very clean and straightforward / Carrousel en bouche / (AR) Nicola OKT21: Firm fruit, like drinking liquid chalk, but not sparse! Powerful, delicate, fresh, lively. Makes you want to more!

100% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Cramant (Grand Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 9 monthsBottle aging: At least 5 yearsOld vinesNicola FEB24: Minimal sherry notes, mature, with a finish of salted caramel.Moritz FEB24: Despite its beautiful maturity (slight oxidative notes), the Cuvée Constantin seems quite austere. There are aromas of wet stones, citrus fruits, but also white almonds and salted caramel. On the palate, the aromas from the nose seem a little more tart due to the acidity. The long finish leaves a beautifully chalky/mineral aftertaste, which gives the champagne even more grip and length.Nicola JUN22: Perhaps the chalkiest, most mineral of the range, but again with that beautiful ripe fruit note. Exciting, mildly spicy, complex tone. On the third day: racy, spicy notes, strong character with enormous drinkability.

100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs Sourced from 7-8 different sites, all cultivated with old slopeside vines (facing ESE). Especially from the Grand Cru site of Les Buzons (Cramant). Other parcels include: Pimonts, Goutte d’Or, Rouillées, Fourches and Gros Monts. The vines average between 40-60 years of age, although in some cases they are believed to be even older. Miniscule yields. Terroir: Thin soil layer over chalk parent rock. Vinification: Primary fermentation takes place in small, old Burgundy Barriques. The wine sees no malolactic fermentation, filtration or fining. Anything that could potentially stress the wine is avoided; this preserves and develops the maximal expression of terroir. Following primary fermentation, the wine is matured for one year in barrique. Dosage: 3g/l Fleur de Passion is a serious and traditional champagne inspired through the hard work of Jacques Diebolt (see Winemaker Profile). A rare jewel needing considerable time in the bottle in order to develop its full and stunning potential. Nicola OKT25 - Vintage 2015: Intense, beautiful nose; for the warm year 2015, this Fleur is currently wonderfully fresh and leans more towards the mineral side. Fine spice, nice length, currently not fully developed. Balanced, complex, compact body. If opened now, decant at least 1 hour before. Otherwise, ideally let it mature for at least another 6 months. It will reach perfection in about 2-3 years.Nicola FEB24 - Vintage 2013: Super generous with elegant delicacy and the lightly vibrating freshness of 2013, truly sings, buoyant, butter, brioche. Moritz FEB24 - Vintage 2013: WOW!!!...There's so much going on that I find it hard to put the drinking experience into words. Everything is very calm and harmonizes perfectly with each other. Aromas of white chocolate, raspberry, roasted almond, butter brioche, salted lemon, and salted caramel waft towards you very subtly. The palate is round, full-bodied yet still very fine and elegant. The entire range of aromas is also found on the palate and is supported by a light saltiness. After 10 years, the Fleur de Passion is still super fresh...Yes, almost youthful in the glass. The finish seems endless. The taste after swallowing (excuse me, but one simply cannot spit out this champagne) just doesn't want to end. Truly grand champagne cinema. Tasting Andreas Langre - Vintage 2013: Fleur de Passion is one of few series of which I´ve had the privileged to try from first to last. The 1995 & 1996 was amazing and if I had to choose just one bottle from both years to fill up the cellar, it could possibly be FdP. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a vertical 1995-2008 and since then unashamed indulged in several 2010 & 2012 as well as the last 1996:s and various vintages. The 2013 is very longed for and descending the nose in the glass immediately puts a smile of relief and pleasure on my lips. Relief because this is a true-to-vintage masterpiece, sporting that emblematic dusty minerality I always yearn for in this kind of wine. Though recently released, the 2013 opens more eagerly than the 2012 sibling and is already flexing the butter smeared, fleshy fruit loins. Vanilla sprinkled juicy apples, ananas & sticky cape gooseberry. Then delicious, perfectly ripe mango, served in oyster shells. The developed glass gives a preview of what´s to come for this one within just a few years: Dark chocolate, liquored cherries, cacao (this is the oak speaking), preserved fruits, white flowers, & leather. Outstanding! The mouth is divine as well! Dangerously drinkable already, lush & juicy with abundant minerality & stunning, salivating acidity. Quite complex, with great intensity and impressive length. This wine will perform perfectly for decades but is enjoyable today as well. Accessible and in every aspect – stunning!  Tasting FEB20 - Vintage 2010: Very charming release, slightly lighter, not as much body as e.g. 2008, currently of course still too young, ultra-beautiful, nutty finish, extremely long, acidity well integrated. Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2010: Currently still young, rather less acid, flowery, extremely long finish, creamy, round, balance Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2007: Isabelle Diebolt: "Fleur 07 is like a black Chanel dress, reduced elegance" We could fully subscribe to this. Ratings: Vinum magazine: Dec. 2011: 19 /20 (2002) Gerhard Eichelmann: ***** (2004) - ***** (2005) Decanter: ***** (vintage 2002) GaultMillau Wine Guide: 18½ (2005) - 19 (2004) - 19 /20 (2002) Richard Juhlin - 8,000 Champagnes: 96 pts (2008) - 93 pts (2005) - 93 pts (2004) - 95 pts (2002) - 92 pts (2000) - 94 pts (1999) - 95 pts (1998)- 95 pts (1996) Wine Spectator: 93 pts (2005) Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar: 93 pts (1998) - 92 pts (1999) - 93 pts (2005) Sommeliers International: Wonderful moment of happiness (2006) Guide Revue du Vin de France:  18½ (2002) - 16 (2006) - 16½ /20 (2007) - 18 (2008)

100% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Cramant (Grand Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 9 monthsBottle aging: At least 5 yearsOld vinesNicola FEB24: Minimal sherry notes, mature, with a finish of salted caramel.Moritz FEB24: Despite its beautiful maturity (slight oxidative notes), the Cuvée Constantin seems quite austere. There are aromas of wet stones, citrus fruits, but also white almonds and salted caramel. On the palate, the aromas from the nose seem a little more tart due to the acidity. The long finish leaves a beautifully chalky/mineral aftertaste, which gives the champagne even more grip and length.Nicola JUN22: Perhaps the chalkiest, most mineral of the range, but again with that beautiful ripe fruit note. Exciting, mildly spicy, complex tone. On the third day: racy, spicy notes, strong character with enormous drinkability.

The package contains 1 bottle each of the following vintages of Champagne Fleur de Passion:2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Cramant & Couilly (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 10 yearsLimited collection box, old vinesAttention: these bottles are excluded from cork replacement!