Delamotte

Blanc de Blancs 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Blanc de Blancs 2018 crafted by Maison Delamotte is a champagne that showcases the tension, purity and chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs. It's an ideal cuvée for the aperitif.

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2018 is made from Chardonnay from the finest terroirs of the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger, Chouilly and Oiry. These chalky terroirs give Champagne a magnificent minerality.

Each village brings its own specificity. Mesnil-sur-Oger (20% of the blend) brings acidity, purity and minerality. Avize (20%) offers balance and structure, while Oger (20%) brings warmth and generosity. Cramant brings a touch of smoky minerality, Chouilly structure and length, and Oiry roundness.

The 2018 vintage was memorable for its record temperatures and absence of rain throughout the vegetative period. Not a drop of water fell between April and September. The harvest was very high quality, offering lovely aromatic concentrations.

Delamotte's Blanc de Blancs 2018 was vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve all the freshness of the chardonnay and terroirs.

On the nose, this cuvée opens with notes of white flowers and a touch of citrus. On the second nose, after a little aeration, notes of almond emerge. The nose is energetic and very fine.

On the palate, Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2018 starts with a sharp, creamy attack, followed by a rounder mid-palate with fruity, candied citrus and brioche notes. The finish is superb, long, full-bodied and mineral, with a vibrant hint of iodine.

This cuvée is ideal as an aperitif, but also pairs well with poultry or pressed cheese.