Delamotte
Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Marvelous. Bright and focused, with huge depth and fabulous balance.
Marvelous. Bright and focused, with huge depth and fabulous balance.
Jan 16th, 2022
Dull light straw gold. Great energy in the glass with ample fine bubbles. Has a stone and light citrus driven nose that comes across as a nice mousse. Long finish. This is great juice. Had to try this but the rest pack will sit for some needed age.
Dull light straw gold. Great energy in the glass with ample fine bubbles. Has a stone and light citrus driven nose that comes across as a nice mousse. Long finish. This is great juice. Had to try this but the rest pack will sit for some needed age.
Dec 21st, 2019
Pronounced salinity, coupled with sweet vanilla and buttery toast. Diminished acidity.
Pronounced salinity, coupled with sweet vanilla and buttery toast. Diminished acidity.
Nov 11th, 2019
A very fresh nose of pears, apples and brioche. A zesty palate that is showing nice length and some complexity.
A very fresh nose of pears, apples and brioche. A zesty palate that is showing nice length and some complexity.
Feb 8th, 2019
Had to open one from the case of Delamotte NV Blanc de Blancs (which I also HAD to have when I came across it today). As the sister house to Champagne Salon, Delamotte has the luxury of riding some impressive coattails. I’ve always viewed Salon on at least equal footing with Krug and Cristal, and their one house, one wine, 100% Mesnil, and only in the best years philosophy sets it apart. The history alone is impressive, dating back to 1760, when there were just 5 houses. Most impressive, though, Salon has only declared 39 vintages since 1905. So what should we drink while we’re saving our money for Salon or waiting for the next vintage? As Antonio Galloni points out, “When Salon does not declare a vintage, the wines go to Delamotte, Salon’s sister property and neighbor. Because of that, the Delamotte Champagnes are often mentioned as an after thought. That is a shame, because the Delamotte Champagnes deserve to be appreciated on their own terms...”
I absolutely love this bottle. I can’t help but point out how spot-on Allen Meadows is when he describes it as “utterly delicious” “extremely stylish” and “very blanc de blancs in style...” This is the best under-$100 Champagne I’ve tasted in a long time.
Had to open one from the case of Delamotte NV Blanc de Blancs (which I also HAD to have when I came across it today). As the sister house to Champagne Salon, Delamotte has the luxury of riding some impressive coattails. I’ve always viewed Salon on at least equal footing with Krug and Cristal, and their one house, one wine, 100% Mesnil, and only in the best years philosophy sets it apart. The history alone is impressive, dating back to 1760, when there were just 5 houses. Most impressive, though, Salon has only declared 39 vintages since 1905. So what should we drink while we’re saving our money for Salon or waiting for the next vintage? As Antonio Galloni points out, “When Salon does not declare a vintage, the wines go to Delamotte, Salon’s sister property and neighbor. Because of that, the Delamotte Champagnes are often mentioned as an after thought. That is a shame, because the Delamotte Champagnes deserve to be appreciated on their own terms...”
I absolutely love this bottle. I can’t help but point out how spot-on Allen Meadows is when he describes it as “utterly delicious” “extremely stylish” and “very blanc de blancs in style...” This is the best under-$100 Champagne I’ve tasted in a long time.
The House of Delamotte is the fifth-oldest Champagne house in the region, founded in 1760, with small production of 25,000 cases annually. One of Champagne's best-kept secrets, they are the sister winery of the legendary House of Salon. Aromas of fruit and chalk start off and carries to the palate with crisp stone fruit flavors, lively acidity and gentle bubbles. Lingering finish ending with a big dose of nicely balanced chalky mineral character.
The House of Delamotte is the fifth-oldest Champagne house in the region, founded in 1760, with small production of 25,000 cases annually. One of Champagne's best-kept secrets, they are the sister winery of the legendary House of Salon. Aromas of fruit and chalk start off and carries to the palate with crisp stone fruit flavors, lively acidity and gentle bubbles. Lingering finish ending with a big dose of nicely balanced chalky mineral character.
Dec 20th, 2017
Wow. So. Good. Near perfect Blanc de Blancs.
Wow. So. Good. Near perfect Blanc de Blancs.
Nov 24th, 2017
Salon and Delamotte are two of my very favorite Champagne houses, and I've been fortunate enough to try some of the classics over the years. 2002 was a supremely great vintage and although utterly delicious the wine isn't quite at the revered level that the year and pedigree might suggest. Really energetic and drinking extremely well. Lemon and brioche abound. Bursts from the glass and sustains forever. Appealing now and lots of life ahead of it.
Salon and Delamotte are two of my very favorite Champagne houses, and I've been fortunate enough to try some of the classics over the years. 2002 was a supremely great vintage and although utterly delicious the wine isn't quite at the revered level that the year and pedigree might suggest. Really energetic and drinking extremely well. Lemon and brioche abound. Bursts from the glass and sustains forever. Appealing now and lots of life ahead of it.
Aug 4th, 2017