DIEBOLT-VALLIOIS EXTRA BRUT ROSE

As many of you know the Diebolt-Vallois House is renowned for producing classically elegant, long-lived Chardonnay based Champagnes. What is less well know is that they make also make a small quantity of an utterly charming Rose that happens to be priced way under the market. This bubbly is dominated by Chardonnay (60%) blended with 30% Pinot Noir juice and completed with 10% Pinot Noir Coteaux Champenois sourced from Deleavenne Pére & Fils in Bouzy. The ultra-fine tannins of the Bouzy Rouge contribute beguiling Bouzy Pinot Noir florals and berry flavors without impinging on the fine minerality of the Côte de Blancs Chardonnay core. A marriage made in heaven to sure.