Delamotte : Blanc de Blancs

The Delamotte Blanc de Blancs is only created out of Chardonnay that comes from chalky soils, representative of the Champagne Region. This cuvée was blended with a minimum of 10% aged wines. The ageing on lees lasts, in this situation, from 4 to 5 years to exalt the finesse and elegance of this cuvée. The Delamotte Blanc de Blancs is very mineral- thanks to is pure chalk terroir- and unveils a nice evolution after airing. This evolution partially comes from the ageing on lees. One can also detect a nice and delicate aromatic bouquet with fruity and brioche notes. It is quaffable and fresh with a good minerality.

Wine Advocate-Parker :
The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is soft, generous and very pretty in its expression of varietal fruit. Full malolactic fermentation and base of 2002 wine makes this an especially round Blanc de Blancs. This bottling is mostly sourced from vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (2/3) with the rest coming from Avize and Cramant. This wine sees 5 years on the lees instead of 7 for the vintage. The NV Blanc de Blanc is not imported into the US, but is available in other markets. This bottle was disgorged in early 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011.