2014 is the current release of Fleur de Passion from Diebolt Vallois, and it's another fantastic vintage of Fleur de Passion. This Bland de Blancs is one of our favorites, especially after meeting winemaker Jacques Diebolt several years ago. It has become increasingly challenging to obtain over the years, with very little imported. We love this cuvee and just revisited the 2008 not long ago, and it was outstanding. As we have mentioned many times, Jacques is a very serious vigneron with a strong personality and is quite energetic for a gentleman his age. He was excited to show us a copy of the Revenue de France (the longest-running French wine review magazine), where only Krug Clos des Mesnil was rated higher than his Fleur de Passion, which was undoubtedly a significant accolade. 2014 is another excellent vintage where Chardonnay performed exceptionally well, and the Fleur de Passion is one of the top Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs of the vintage. We are offering low pricing today, which is reasonable compared to some of the other tête de cuvées from the Côte des Blancs. Highly recommended, this is a sensational Blanc de Blancs not to miss!
Vinous 95 points! " The 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Fleur de Passion, a pure Chardonnay from the Fromates, Fourches, Buzons, Gouttes d'Or, Pimonts, Gros Monts and Rouillées parcels of Cramant, opens with a smooth blend of chalk and freshly zested lemon. The base wines fermented in oak, but malolactic conversion was avoided. The palate is supremely light, svelte and slender, with exquisite expression on a tart, smooth canvas of chalk and yeast. Something playful and elegant makes the chalky soil taste so salty. The superb, creamy mousse is expertly done. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2023. Drink between 2024-2050)"
2014 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut
2014 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut
2014 is the current release of Fleur de Passion from Diebolt Vallois, and it's another fantastic vintage of Fleur de Passion. This Bland de Blancs is one of our favorites, especially after meeting winemaker Jacques Diebolt several years ago. It has become increasingly challenging to obtain over the years, with very little imported. We love this cuvee and just revisited the 2008 not long ago, and it was outstanding. As we have mentioned many times, Jacques is a very serious vigneron with a strong personality and is quite energetic for a gentleman his age. He was excited to show us a copy of the Revenue de France (the longest-running French wine review magazine), where only Krug Clos des Mesnil was rated higher than his Fleur de Passion, which was undoubtedly a significant accolade. 2014 is another excellent vintage where Chardonnay performed exceptionally well, and the Fleur de Passion is one of the top Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs of the vintage. We are offering low pricing today, which is reasonable compared to some of the other tête de cuvées from the Côte des Blancs. Highly recommended, this is a sensational Blanc de Blancs not to miss!
Vinous 95 points! " The 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Fleur de Passion, a pure Chardonnay from the Fromates, Fourches, Buzons, Gouttes d'Or, Pimonts, Gros Monts and Rouillées parcels of Cramant, opens with a smooth blend of chalk and freshly zested lemon. The base wines fermented in oak, but malolactic conversion was avoided. The palate is supremely light, svelte and slender, with exquisite expression on a tart, smooth canvas of chalk and yeast. Something playful and elegant makes the chalky soil taste so salty. The superb, creamy mousse is expertly done. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2023. Drink between 2024-2050)"
