One of the great Champagne houses with some serious history, Champagne Delamotte can be traced to the 1760s. Delamotte sources from some of the great vineyards in Champagne, including those located in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Oger, as well as the Cote des Blancs, marvelously highlight world class Chardonnay. I’ve been enchanted by these wines for many years. Didier Depond serves as general manager for Delamotte as well as their sister winery, famed house Salon. Like Salon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes for Delamotte are sourced from Grand Cru-rated vineyards. The Delamotte range of wines offers more approachability, than those made at Salon — but also share some really good cellaring potential.
I adored all of the new releases by Delamotte including their gorgeous NV ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne (OB, 92), a which is wonderfully citrus-driven and shows an awesome core of diatomaceous earth. Equally good, the NV Delamotte ‘Brut Rose’ Champagne (OB, 92) is fresh and vibrant with tart red fruits and racy acidity. Learn more about this historic Champagne house at https://www.champagne-delamotte.com/en/ Here are the gorgeous new wines by Champagne Delamotte
NV Delamotte ‘Brut’ Champagne- The ‘Brut’ Champagne by Delamotte is a blend of 55% Chardonnay with 35% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. The silky mousse is outstanding here, as layers of toasted brioche, lemon zest, kumquat and crushed seashell all come together marvelously on the palate. With great length and tension, this beautiful NV Champagne will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2020-2028- 91
NV Delamotte ‘Brut Rose’ Champagne- A blend of 80% Pinot Noir with the remainder Chardonnay, this shows off pretty teaberry and red rose petals with citrus rind accents that all mingle in the glass. The palate shows a great sense of diatomaceous earth. Cran-raspberry, Mandarin orange zest, smoke, with salty minerals take shape on the palate. Nicely textured, with a sterling minerality, this will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2020-2028- 92
NV Delamotte ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne- 100% Chardonnay, this beautiful wine was aged on the lees for four years before disgorgement and contains a small amount of reserve wines. The freshness is really good here with saline drenched pear, white peach, Gravenstine apple and lemon zest infused sourdough bread tones on the palate. Wonderfully balanced, with great finesse, enjoy this over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2020-2028- 92