Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Delamotte
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne, Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Method:
 
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional), 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay vinified mainly in stainless steel with a small reserve wine and extended lees ageing (4–8 years) plus post‑disgorgement maturation.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10
Tasting Note:
 
Crisp lemon and green apple with orange blossom, toasted brioche, nougat and candied citrus; chalky minerality and honeyed depth, finishing long and toasty.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, scallop carpaccio, foie gras, creamy Poularde de Bresse, truffle risotto, lobster; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum (har gow), steamed scallops, light Thai/Chinese seafood dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Maison Delamotte, founded 1760 and based in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; sister house to Salon and part of the Laurent‑Perrier family, specializing in Côte des Blancs Chardonnay.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine & Spirits 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 (Aug 2019); Wine Spectator 92; Guide Hachette 'Vin remarquable'