MV Diebolt-Vallois, Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru "Prestige"

Tonight’s deliciously classy Champagne bonus is like that proverbial “little black dress”–dripping with understated elegance and subtle, sophisticated charm. But to take the simile a step further, imagine that dress being handmade by an excellent tailor, using the best materials available. Perhaps the tailor used to work for a famous fashion house, but this dress does not have a designer label, it is instead perfectly bespoke. This is Diebolt-Vallois’ “Prestige,” using the best Chardonnay from top Grand Cru villages in the Côtes de Blancs, aging and blending it to achieve exquisite balance. The delicate perlage and subtle complexity are the result of Diebolt’s generations of winemaking experience; they are expert “tailors,” aka growers, and it shows. So go ahead, slip into this gorgeous classic and enjoy the evening, it will make you feel glorious!  Nestled in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Diebolt-Vallois has been family run from the village of Cramant since 1959, although the Dieb