Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Delamotte
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Avize, Cramant, Oger).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores vary by release: Decanter ~93; Wine Advocate ~92–95; Wine Spectator ~90–93; James Suckling ~92–93; Jancis Robinson ~16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven with lemon, green apple, white flowers, brioche and chalky limestone minerality; fine creamy mousse, bright acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, lobster, goat cheese, creamy poultry. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai lemongrass or ginger seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay; stainless-steel fermentation; 4–5 years on the lees; low reserve wine and modest dosage (~6–8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Maison founded 1760; based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; sister house to Salon and part of Laurent‑Perrier group; focuses on Grand Cru Côte des Blancs vineyards.