Delamotte Brut NV (1.5L)

92 JD / 92 WI / 92 VP / 91 VM / 91 JS / 91 WS / 91 BH / 90 WA / 90 WE / 16 JR

Vinepair Best Champagnes of 2023

A silver straw color, the NV Champagne Brut is a base of 2019, the majority (60%) Chardonnay along with 35% Pinot Noir and a small amount of Meunier. Forward in the glass, it has a lovely intensity on opening, with wonderful pure aromas of white peaches, delicate flinty reduction with a kiss of smoke, fresh flowers, and preserved lime cordial. Medium-bodied, it retains its energy and intensity on the palate, with a ripe core and bright, electric energy. It has a good deal of density as well as a peppery and zesty mousse, with an elegantly rounded, fresh mid-palate and a kiss of bitter almond on the finish. This is a superb entry-level wine to start the range. I would snap this up for by-the-glass programs and would be thrilled to drink it over the next several years. 8 grams per liter dosage.-Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck

Based on the 2019 vintage, the Delamotte Brut NV is a blend of 60% Côte de Blancs Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 5 % Pinot Meunier fermented in stainless steel and disgorged in January 2023 with an eight gram per liter dosage. A light gold hue with a fine, persistent bead, it is bright and exuberant with fresh aromas of lemon sherbet, wet stones, white grapefruit, and chalk. The restrained, light to medium-bodied palate is finely textured with precise, citrus fruit intensity enlivened by vibrant acidity. Balanced and refreshing throughout. - Sarah Mayo, Wine Independent

This wine is a harmonious blend of the three major Champagne grapes, with Chardonnay acting as the structural backbone and the Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier adding great depth of fruit. It has an earthy nose that evokes the unctuous aroma of an artisan cheese shop with subtle hints of flaky baked pastry dough. The palate is powerful and refreshing, with lively acidity keeping everything balanced. - Vinepair

(50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, with 7 g/l dosage): Bright straw. Vibrant aromas of lemon pith, pear skin and honeysuckle, with a chalky topnote. Dry, sharply focused lemon and lime flavors become deeper with air and pick up brioche and ginger nuances. Firm, chewy and dry, finishing with very good clarity and stony persistence. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

A cleverly orchestrated reductive edge to the nose, this has a layer of toasted cashew ahead of citrus, peach, spice, fine cherry and raspberry fruits. The palate's nicely crafted to deliver an even and smooth impression. Red fruit flavors run long and smooth, with some fresh bread dough notes too; nicely yeasty to close. Drink now. - James Suckling

Well-knit and balanced, this sleek Champagne offers notes of fresh-cut apple, smoky mineral, biscuit and preserved lemon on the fine, lacy mousse. Drink now through 2018. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

An expressive nose combines a variety of citrus elements along with lovely brioche and yeast scents. There is excellent punch to the delicious, complex and nicely voluminous flavors that are underpinned by a moderately firm mousse before terminating in a balanced and attractively dry finale. This is really quite good for a basic house brut and worth a look. - Allen Meadows, Burghound

Pillowy and charming, the latest rendition of Delamotte's NV Brut offers up attractive aromas of orchard fruit, fresh bread and citrus oil. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and elegant, with a pretty pinpoint mousse and lively balancing acids, it's drinking well out of the gates but will also develop gracefully for a few years in the cellar. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

This is a crisp, textured wine with an emphasis on Chardonnay. That gives the Champagne delicacy, freshness as well as a tight edge of minerality. Drink this fine cuvée now. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Rather frothy-textured and delicate-flavoured. Easy wine to like. Good balance. - JancisRobinson .com

Delamotte has the same ownership and is made by the same chef de cave as Salon.