Delamotte Brut NV

Product Information:

A three piece orchestra of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The 60% Chardonnay foms the backbone of its structure while the 35% Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne, Bouzy and Ambonnay give it depth and fruit. The 5% Pinot Meunier perfects these harmonies with aromatic density. Ever approachable and consistent. This is a beautifully powerful champagne - freshness and roundness merge to deliver a clean, fruity finish, with well-balanced and elegant length on the palate. A light dosage is added to Delamotte Brut champagne after thirty-six months of maturation on the lees.

Maker:

Established in 1760, Delomottes Champagnes are crafted with bold simplicity, owing their nuanced character to the esteemed terroir of the Côte des Blancs, and primarily the noble grape of Chardonnay. Unwavering with their commitment to pleasure, Delamotte has elevated their name among the greats of the Champagne region. 

These wines are respected by sommeliers and wine enthusiasts, known for their consistency, delicacy and exceptional character. The have been developing the same four cuvées 260 years, this small range that gives amateurs and experts alike a clear understanding of the art of champagne. Delamotte's Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Blancs vintage, Brut and Rosé are quintessential champagnes.. 

The champagne is primarily produced with fruit grown from chalk soils in the Grand Cru villages of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger, and Cramant. Delamotte also cultivates some Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for its Brut and Rosé Champagnes. Red varieties are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Tours-sur-Marne. 

At Champagne Delamotte shares its savoir-faire generously, it's their firm belief that champagne is a universal language that anybody can learn - hedonists, curious enthusiasts, sophisticated connoisseurs with exacting palates: are all invited to savour a bottle of Delamotte. Never elitist and always generous, these wines have many ways of charming and uniting those in search of an adventure with bubbles.

Philosophy:

Fruit is sourced from Cramant to Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, through Avize and Oger and all found in the Côte des Blancs. Its location is one of Delamotte’s richest assets. The chalky soil, the flora and the sloping vineyards give the grapes their exceptional character, delivering delicate, consistent champagnes. Championing this exceptional terroir, drawing the best from it while maintaining absolute respect for the vines and the environment.

Their approach to champagne is a simple one, based on four cuvées: Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Blancs vintage and Rosé. A small, neat range of Brut Champagne - designed to be to the point and expressive of terroir with minimal dosage and 36 months of age on lees.  The house shares the same viticultural, winemaking, and management team as Champagne Salon. Both houses are owned by Laurent-Perrier.

Nose - Toasty, Lemon Zest, Fresh
A touch of toastiness on the bouquet and the wine is fresh and clean, soft and quite youthful.

Palate - Tight, Precise, Balanced
Touch of sweetness coupled with gentle acidity, making for a nicely balanced crowd pleaser.

Finish - Chalky, Lengthy, Clean Fruity Finish
Mineral inflected with a fine, Lengthy finish.

95% grand cru. 60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier. 36 months on lees, disgorged April 2022. Dosage 8 g/l. 50% of the Delamotte production. Fresh, clean, lemon zest/sherbet on the nose. Tight and precise on the palate with a fine, lengthy finish. Just a tad bitter at the end but a classy entry point to the Delamotte range. - Andy Howard MW, Jancis Robinson.

The Finer Details
Style - Champagne
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Vintage - Non Vintage
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12%
Closure - Cork