2008 Champagne Vranken Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Diamant in Giftbox
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| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12%) |
| Drink window | 2020 - 2035 |
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Description
Champagne Vranken: top quality from the Côte des Blancs
The Vranken estate (part of Vranken-Pommery) is located in the Champagne region and is known for its high-quality cuvées. This particular masterpiece is made from 100% Chardonnay, the classic Blanc de Blancs grape from Grand Cru villages such as Avize, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The approach is meticulous: from grape selection to vinification, the estate strives for elegance, intensity, and a distinct terroir expression.
Vintage 2008 and the Diamant cuvée in gift packaging
The 2008 vintage was selected for this Cuvée Diamant Blanc de Blancs – a vintage sparkling wine produced only in years of exceptional quality. The bottle comes in a stylish gift box, making it an instantly special gift or perfect for a special occasion.
Vinification and style characteristics
This Champagne is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from premium vineyards. Vinification combines traditional methods with careful selection. The mousse is fine and elegant. The wine matured in the bottle until it fully developed, giving it a complex palate with freshness, backbone, and charm.
Tasting note
In the glass, the wine reveals itself with a bright, light golden hue and very fine bubbles. The nose opens elegantly with aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, almond, and hazelnut. Then, notes of dried fruit and a subtle minerality emerge. On the palate, the style is generous yet taut: fresh citrus fruit, pink grapefruit, mandarin, and a lively, long finish with a delicate salty note. A wine that is both inviting and profound.
Serving tips and drinking window
This Blanc de Blancs is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with oysters, lobster, langoustines, or refined fish dishes. Its finesse also make it a suitable partner for festive occasions. Its ageing potential is significant; it's ready to drink now, but with a few years of bottle aging, it can further develop in complexity and elegance.
Would you like to order Vranken wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from publications like Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
- Oysters with a hint of lemon – the fine mousse and salty aftertaste enhance this combination.
- Langoustines with beurre blanc – the richness of the dish is framed by the freshness of the wine.
- Lobster with vanilla butter – subtle bliss beautifully enhanced by the elegance of the wine.
- Risotto with white asparagus and Parmesan – the combination of creaminess and fresh acidity works perfectly.
- Goat's cheese with honey and walnut – the light sweetness and nuttiness are lifted by the champagne.
- Delicate fish fillet with lemon vinaigrette – the minerality and sparkling texture bring balance and clarity.
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Specifications
| Packing information | Giftbox |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Appellation | Champagne |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Vranken |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2020 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
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Champagne Vranken Pommery is a house with a long and eventful history. The immense success of this special Champagne house was based on a widow. Remarkably enough, this was the case at more Champagne houses, such as the well-known Veuve Cliquot, which even added the word "widow" to its name.
Pommery's steadfast widow was Madame Jeanne-Alexandrine Louise Pommery (1819-1880). Her husband, Louis Alexandre Pommery, died when she was only 20 years old. The Champagne House was still in its infancy at the time and produced no more than 100,000 bottles, especially still wines still very common at the beginning of the 19th century. Jeanne-Alexandrine switched completely to sparkling wines, and with her zeal and energy laid the foundation for one of the most famous grandes marques. By the time of her death, production had risen to two million bottles.
She had a special house built in Reims, in a mix of styles and materials — the idea of a kind of castle, but not really. Very colorful in any case, and can still be admired as Pommery's headquarters. What she did underground was more impressive and, in any case, more important for making fine champagne: she expanded the cellars of Vranken Pommery by more than 15 square kilometers; of enormous importance for the quiet maturation of the bottles of Champagne. After her death, her work was continued by her daughter Louise with her husband, Prince Guy de Polignac.
The French Champagne and wine group Vranken Pommery has its origins in 1976 when the Belgian Paul Francois Vranken launched his own champagne brand. It is a major player in the field of sparkling wines. They market different brands. The Pommery brand has been associated with this since 2002. Since then, the group is fully called Vranken Pommery Monopole. It is the largest brand with high quality cuvees. The Pommery Wines are mainly found in the supermarket and are the more commercial brands while the Vranken versions are the more high-end quality versions — always made from our own grapes and vineyards.
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Champagne Vranken: top quality from the Côte des Blancs
The Vranken estate (part of Vranken-Pommery) is located in the Champagne region and is known for its high-quality cuvées. This particular masterpiece is made from 100% Chardonnay, the classic Blanc de Blancs grape from Grand Cru villages such as Avize, Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The approach is meticulous: from grape selection to vinification, the estate strives for elegance, intensity, and a distinct terroir expression.
Vintage 2008 and the Diamant cuvée in gift packaging
The 2008 vintage was selected for this Cuvée Diamant Blanc de Blancs – a vintage sparkling wine produced only in years of exceptional quality. The bottle comes in a stylish gift box, making it an instantly special gift or perfect for a special occasion.
Vinification and style characteristics
This Champagne is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from premium vineyards. Vinification combines traditional methods with careful selection. The mousse is fine and elegant. The wine matured in the bottle until it fully developed, giving it a complex palate with freshness, backbone, and charm.
Tasting note
In the glass, the wine reveals itself with a bright, light golden hue and very fine bubbles. The nose opens elegantly with aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, almond, and hazelnut. Then, notes of dried fruit and a subtle minerality emerge. On the palate, the style is generous yet taut: fresh citrus fruit, pink grapefruit, mandarin, and a lively, long finish with a delicate salty note. A wine that is both inviting and profound.
Serving tips and drinking window
This Blanc de Blancs is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with oysters, lobster, langoustines, or refined fish dishes. Its finesse also make it a suitable partner for festive occasions. Its ageing potential is significant; it's ready to drink now, but with a few years of bottle aging, it can further develop in complexity and elegance.
Would you like to order Vranken wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from publications like Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
- Oysters with a hint of lemon – the fine mousse and salty aftertaste enhance this combination.
- Langoustines with beurre blanc – the richness of the dish is framed by the freshness of the wine.
- Lobster with vanilla butter – subtle bliss beautifully enhanced by the elegance of the wine.
- Risotto with white asparagus and Parmesan – the combination of creaminess and fresh acidity works perfectly.
- Goat's cheese with honey and walnut – the light sweetness and nuttiness are lifted by the champagne.
- Delicate fish fillet with lemon vinaigrette – the minerality and sparkling texture bring balance and clarity.
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| Packing information | Giftbox |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Appellation | Champagne |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Vranken |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2020 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
Champagne Vranken Pommery is a house with a long and eventful history. The immense success of this special Champagne house was based on a widow. Remarkably enough, this was the case at more Champagne houses, such as the well-known Veuve Cliquot, which even added the word "widow" to its name.
Pommery's steadfast widow was Madame Jeanne-Alexandrine Louise Pommery (1819-1880). Her husband, Louis Alexandre Pommery, died when she was only 20 years old. The Champagne House was still in its infancy at the time and produced no more than 100,000 bottles, especially still wines still very common at the beginning of the 19th century. Jeanne-Alexandrine switched completely to sparkling wines, and with her zeal and energy laid the foundation for one of the most famous grandes marques. By the time of her death, production had risen to two million bottles.
She had a special house built in Reims, in a mix of styles and materials — the idea of a kind of castle, but not really. Very colorful in any case, and can still be admired as Pommery's headquarters. What she did underground was more impressive and, in any case, more important for making fine champagne: she expanded the cellars of Vranken Pommery by more than 15 square kilometers; of enormous importance for the quiet maturation of the bottles of Champagne. After her death, her work was continued by her daughter Louise with her husband, Prince Guy de Polignac.
The French Champagne and wine group Vranken Pommery has its origins in 1976 when the Belgian Paul Francois Vranken launched his own champagne brand. It is a major player in the field of sparkling wines. They market different brands. The Pommery brand has been associated with this since 2002. Since then, the group is fully called Vranken Pommery Monopole. It is the largest brand with high quality cuvees. The Pommery Wines are mainly found in the supermarket and are the more commercial brands while the Vranken versions are the more high-end quality versions — always made from our own grapes and vineyards.
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