An exception that is the rule, and this rule is the Delamotte style. Delamotte 2007 Blanc de Blancs’ appearance reveals its inner beauty : Soft gold with green reflections whose glow is accentuated by small and numerous bubbles, forerunners to frank and pure aromas of white flowers, orange blossom and jasmine. Williams pear and a touch of spearmint complete the overall intense expression of the best Côte des Blanc Chardonnays.
93pts International Wine Report– 2007 vintage
“A sister property to Salon, Delamotte is the fifth oldest estate in Champagne. Their new release wine, the Vintage 2007 Delamotte Brut ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne, is the best bottling that I have tasted from this estate. 2007 was an exceedingly early harvest for this estate, as picking began in late August following a heat wave. This intensely colored wine begins with aromas of brioche, starfruit, kumquat, sourdough bread and Gravenstein apple as this a shows lovely aromatic range. This excellent Champagne has rich flavors of Meyer lemon rind, tangerine zest, brioche, and Pink Lady apple with hints of cremini mushroom. The saline streak and tension is simply wonderful as this wine shows some very nice aging potential. (Best 2016-2028)”
93pts James Suckling– 2007 vintage
“Some light toffee and lemon blossom aromas make for an attractive nose, with plenty of lemon citrus, white peach and grilled hazelnuts, too. The palate has a clean, dry and finely detailed texture. Lemon peel and fresh grapefruit flavors hold super fresh. Drink now.”
92pts Burghound– 2007 vintage
“(2007 was a very early harvest for Delamotte starting on August 30 for chardonnay). There is plenty of yeast character to the beautifully layered lemon zest, spice, brioche and baked bread aromas. The impressive depth continues onto the very yeasty, concentrated and relatively powerful flavors that possess good richness on the rounded and generously proportioned but not really creamy finale that is accurately described as medium dry. What this is not, is a wine of finesse but I certainly do like the full, even bold flavors that deliver plenty of depth. Drink: now+”
