Delamotte Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Delamotte
Label Name:
 
Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (≈55%), Pinot Noir (≈35%), Pinot Meunier (≈10%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Typical critic scores for Delamotte Brut NV: Wine Spectator ~91–92, Wine Enthusiast ~90–92, Wine Advocate ~90, James Suckling ~91; retailers note multiple 90–95 point placings in recent releases

Tasting Note
Fine mousse, citrus and green apple, white flowers, brioche and almond with chalky minerality and crisp acidity; elegant, medium-light body and a clean, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie/Châvre), tempura prawns; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Méthode Champenoise; base wines blended from Grand Cru villages, aged 30–36 months on the lees; light dosage (~7 g/L).

Vineyard Info
House founded in 1760; sister house to Salon, based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; part of the Laurent‑Perrier group and managed alongside Salon (Didier Depond oversight).