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Champagne Club: March 2026

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Diebolt-Vallois “Tradition” Brut · Champagne, France

For the Nights That Deserve a Proper Cork Pop

There’s Champagne for toasts…
and then there’s Champagne for people who actually love wine.

Diebolt-Vallois is one of those insider bottles — grower Champagne, family-run, and quietly exceptional. If you know, you know. And if you don’t yet, this is the bottle that changes that.

This is classic Champagne done with precision and restraint: bright, mineral, beautifully textured, and designed for people who care about what’s in the glass.

Why This One Matters

Because not all Champagne is created equal.

Diebolt-Vallois is a small, family-owned grower in Cramant (one of Champagne’s most prized villages), crafting wines that feel intentional rather than industrial. The “Tradition” Brut is their signature — a blend that balances freshness, texture, and quiet depth.

It’s elegant without being showy.
Serious without being heavy.
And dangerously easy to keep drinking.

What It Feels Like

Fine, persistent bubbles.
Crisp orchard fruit.
Lemon zest.
White flowers.
A touch of brioche and chalky minerality underneath it all.

There’s precision here — a clean, lifted structure that makes every sip feel focused and alive. The texture is creamy but never rich, finishing dry and mineral with that unmistakable Champagne snap.

It’s the kind of bottle that disappears faster than expected.

When to Open It

Friday at 6pm when the week finally exhales
Oysters or simple chips and good salt
Celebrating something — or nothing at all
When friends drop by and stay longer than planned
When you want the night to feel just a little elevated

This is a “just because” Champagne that still feels special.

Technical Notes

Producer: Diebolt-Vallois
Region: Champagne, France (Côte des Blancs focus)
Style: Brut
Blend: Primarily Chardonnay with Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier (house blend)
Dosage: Brut (dry)
Fermentation & Aging: Traditional method; extended lees aging for texture and complexity
Body: Light–Medium
Acidity: High, precise
Texture: Fine mousse, creamy mid-palate, mineral finish

Drinking Window:
Drink now for its vibrant freshness and tension, or cellar 5–8+ years for deeper brioche, toasted almond, and nutty complexity to emerge.

Member Reminder

As always:
Our members receive the best pricing in the state on every bottle — including Champagne.
And yes… this is a very good one to have quietly waiting in the fridge.

If You Love…

Grower Champagne
Chablis
Mineral-driven whites
Clean, elegant sparkling wines
Bottles that feel intentional

…this should absolutely be on your table.

Drink well. Live long. Belong.

Champagne Club: February 2026

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La Petite Montagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne Montagne de Reims, France

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The Moment

This is Champagne for people who notice texture. The kind you open before dinner, pour without ceremony, and suddenly realize the room has slowed down.

Fresh, saline, quietly complex — La Petite Montagne is about place, not performance.

What It Feels Like

Aromatics
Bright and expressive from the first pour: crisp pear and apple skin, lemon zest, grapefruit, and a hint of blood orange. Underneath, you’ll find white flowers, subtle herbs, and gentle notes of brioche, hazelnut, and pastry from extended lees aging. There’s even a whisper of straw and smoke that adds depth without heaviness.

Palate
The sip is immediate and energetic. Fine bubbles carry citrus and white fruit across the palate, framed by clean acidity and a taut, dry structure. It’s lively but grounded — refreshing without being sharp.

Finish
The finish is the signature. Saline, savory, and persistent, with a chalky, sea-spray quality that lingers and pulls you back for another sip. Long, mouthwatering, and deeply satisfying.

Why We Love This Bottle

Because it proves Champagne doesn’t need sweetness or excess to be generous. This bottle is about tension, minerality, and quiet confidence — the kind of wine that pairs effortlessly with food, conversation, and unplanned moments. It’s Champagne for the table, not just the toast.

The Details

  • Style: Extra Brut Champagne
  • Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
  • Body: Medium, driven by freshness and tension
  • Texture: Fine mousse with a mineral backbone
  • Farming & Place: Premier Cru fruit from the Montagne de Reims

Perfect With

From the Shop

  • Espinaler Mussels or Sardines — briny meets briny
  • Razor clams or scallops in sauce
  • Olive oil & sea salt crackers with a simple cheese spread

At Home

  • Oysters or shellfish
  • Potato chips (always yes)
  • Light tapas, anchovies, or salty snacks

An ideal aperitif Champagne — especially when food is involved.

Category – Grower Champagne

Grower’s Champagne Club: July 2024

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About Fresne Ducret: Straight from them to you!

WHERE WORLDS MEET

“Birthplace of Champagne Fresne Ducret, Ville-Dommange has witnessed the journey undertaken many years ago by the first voyagers of the family. For more than a century, successive generations ventured beyond the borders of their forefathers, discovering new frontiers and weaving together what they learned from their explorations with the traditions of their heritage. At the head of the family business since 2007, Pierre Fresne has devoted himself to continuing this family tradition.”

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Grower’s Champagne Club: June 2024

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Liebart-Régnier NV Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature: $69.00The Liebart-Régnier NV Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature is a delightful Champagne crafted by Laurent Liébart and his family in the Marne Valley village of Baslieux-Sous-Châtillon. This single-vineyard, 100% Meunier Brut Nature showcases the heartland for quality Meunier. On the palate, it reveals blossomy and citrusy notes, with a grippy texture. The briskness of this bone-dry Champagne is compensated by its fruitiness. Lightly spicy and with great acidity, it gets lift from the citrus and fresh white fruits. Enjoy it with snacked scallops for a delightful culinary experience!

Grower Champagne Club–May 2024

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Champagne R.H.Coutier A Ambonnay Grands Vintages 2012

Nestled in the heart of Champagne’s prestigious Montagne de Reims, R.H. Coutier’s A Ambonnay Grand Cru Grands Vintages is a testament to the winery’s rich heritage and innovative spirit. With roots dating back to 1619, the Coutier family, led by fifth-generation vigneron Antoine Coutier, has masterfully blended tradition with modernity. This sparkling gem, crafted from the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, dazzles with notes of crisp apple, pear, and a hint of green apple, reflecting the unique terroir of Ambonnay. Its vinous texture and leesy richness, obtained through extended aging, culminate in a finish that’s both opulent and elegantly crisp. Perfectly paired with the delicate flavors of seafood or the rich, creamy textures of brie and camembert, this champagne elevates any culinary experience to a celebration of the senses.