Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2012 (1.5L)

95 JM / 94+ WA / 94 VM / 94 DE /  93 JS / 93 WE / 16.5+ JR

Another fine release from Delamotte. Stone-fruits to the fore, with emerging toasty aromas. Vivacious, mouth-watering and devilishly moreish. This is one of the finest Grand Marque expressions of the macro terroir of the Cote des Blancs and a relative bargain. Drink from 2024-2030. Tasted: September 2023. - Stephen Pritchard, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

A worthy successor to the super 2008, Delamotte's 2012 Blanc de Blancs is performing very well—despite the fact that it was disgorged as recently as June 2019. Opening in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, dried white flowers, smoke and wheat toast, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a bright girdle of acidity, well-integrated dosage and a fine mousse, the muscularity of the vintage rendered with uncommon finesse. While this is quite expressive for such a recently disgorged vintage Delamotte, the rewards of even only a few years' patience will be considerable. William Kelley – The Wine Advocate

Delamotte’s 2012 Brut Vintage is rich, creamy and super-expressive. This is only the second vintage (the first was 2008) in which fruit from Oiry rounds out the classic core of Le Mesnil, Oger and Cramant that forms the backbone of the Vintage. Dried pear, white flowers, chamomile and mint are some of the notes that grace this exquisite understated Blanc de Blancs. The 2012 offers terrific depth and textural resonance in a creamy, expressive style that captures the radiant personality of the year and the understated, quiet voice that is such a Delamotte signature. Antonio Galloni – Vinous Media

A beautiful and rich blanc de blancs with cooked-apple and lemon aromas and flavors and just the right amount of lemon tart and pie crust. Full-bodied. Layered and flavorful. Drink now. - James Suckling

Since the house is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger on the Côte des Blancs, it is hardly surprising that this vintage wine is pure Chardonnay. It is relatively young and tight, with crisp citrus shot through by tangy acidity. Drink from 2022. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Sweet apple fruit with a touch of bakery, as well as the mushroomy note of maturity. On the palate, it is a bit lighter than average perhaps, and the acidity seems softer in focus too. Moderate intensity but there is impressive length on the palate. Overall, this seems like great wine that is somehow muzzled – by the conditions of a tricky vintage, perhaps – or just by insufficient age? (RH) Richard Hemming MW - JancisRobinson.com