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Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceChampagne Delamotte was one of only five Champagne houses in the mid 1700's, and remains located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Delamotte is the sister house and contiguous to the regaled Champagne Salon, with which it shares the same viticultural, winemaking and management crew. This BdB is entirely GC fruit from the Côtes des Blancs (Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger), fermented in stainless, with a scant 10% reserve wines. It spends up to 5 years on lees prior to disgorge with 7 g/L. Ample brioche, dough, subtle toast, and red apple roll across a deeply chalky base. Though there is generosity here, the profound soils and light winemaking touch hold this straight, finishing with a lingering lemon salinity. Quite smart.Tasted: 06 February 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $95.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
Grape: Chardonnay
