Few houses in Champagne speak so clearly to the purity of Chardonnay as Champagne Delamotte. Founded in 1760 and based in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Delamotte stands among the region’s historic maisons, with a singular focus on the great terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. As the sister house to the legendary Salon, it shares not only vineyards and philosophy, but an unwavering commitment to Chardonnay as the ultimate conduit of place.
This offering brings together a rare look at Delamotte’s Blanc de Blancs across multiple expressions — from the immediacy of the non-vintage to the depth and evolution of mature vintages, culminating in a late-disgorged 2007 that captures the house at its most profound.
A Terroir of Grand Cru Precision: All wines in this collection are sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs — Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger, Cramant, Chouilly, and Oiry. These chalk-rich soils, coupled with gentle slopes and a cool, northerly climate, yield Chardonnays of tension, salinity, and remarkable longevity.
Each village contributes to the house style: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger defines the core — linear, saline, and precise. Avize brings structure and balance. Oger offers breadth and fruit expression. Cramant adds a smoky mineral nuance. Chouilly lends length, while Oiry softens the edges with subtle roundness. Across vintages and cuvées, this Grand Cru mosaic remains the constant thread.
A Philosophy of Restraint and Time: Winemaking at Delamotte is intentionally transparent. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve purity, with no overt influence of oak. Given the naturally austere profile of Chardonnay grown on chalk, the wines are aged extensively on their lees, allowing texture and complexity to emerge while maintaining clarity and precision.
The Blanc de Blancs Collection
This balance of restraint and patience defines Delamotte’s signature: wines that are at once elegant and quietly powerful, capable of both early pleasure and long evolution.
- Blanc de Blancs Brut NV – The house’s calling card. A benchmark expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, offering immediacy and freshness alongside underlying structure, making it both approachable and age-worthy. 750ml and 1.5L available
- Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2014 – A cooler, more classical year in the Côte des Blancs, marked by energy, linearity, and mineral drive, with excellent aging potential. 750ml and 1.5L available
- Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2007 – A beautifully evolved expression, where the chalky backbone of the terroir is now layered with tertiary complexity, showcasing the longevity of Grand Cru Chardonnay. 750ml available
- Blanc de Blancs Collection 2007 (Late Disgorged) – A rare and compelling interpretation of the same vintage, extended on its lees and disgorged later to preserve freshness while amplifying depth. A study in contrast: tension and maturity held in perfect balance. 750ml available (only 5)
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