A beautiful example from Delamotte, the 2014 Blanc de Blancs is one of the finest bottles we’ve had from this remarkable House—and, in our view, it even edges out the very good 2012. We tasted another bottle this past weekend, and it reaffirmed our thoughts: 2014 is purely exceptional. Delamotte, the sister House to Salon, has been producing excellent Champagne in Mesnil-sur-Oger for over 250 years. Delamotte is one of our go-to producers for Blanc de Blancs, with a powerful yet refined 2014. It offers effortless depth and focus, with vibrant acidity, pristine fruit, and excellent minerality. While its style is richer than Salon, it’s made with the same integrity and balance expected from one of Champagne’s great names. The freshness of the 2014 vintage shines through, delivering a wine that is both energetic and complex. We have a few cases of this one arriving soon and it's one to buy now because with tariffs this is only going to go up!
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 points! "The 2014 Blanc de Blancs is seriously impressive. Ample in feel, Delamotte is especially rich in 2014, and yet there is plenty of freshness to balance things out. This is an especially savory style for Delamotte, and one that works so well. Dried lemon peel, pastry, almond, dried herbs and chamomile open in a beautifully translucent Blanc des Blancs that marries power and finesse. I can’t wait to see how it ages. (Drink between 2024 - 2039)"
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94 points! "Delamotte's just-released 2014 Blanc de Blancs has turned out very well indeed, opening in the glass with scents of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, fresh bread and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and incisive, with excellent depth at the core, racy acids and a chalky finish, this isn't as muscular as the 2008 or 2012, but it has real cut and persistence and should age very gracefully indeed."
Burghound 93 points! "An elegant, airy and complex nose offers up plenty of that lovely toasty/yeasty character that adds interest to the pretty aromas of pear, apple and just sliced citrus. There is equally good depth to the delicious, intense and rich medium-bodied flavors that are supported by a firm and moderately fine mousse, all wrapped in a lingering, sappy and nicely dry finish. This is really quite classy and despite being relatively young, this is already drinking well. With that said, I would be inclined to cellar it for another 3 to 5 years first. (Drink starting 2024)"
2014 Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Millésimé ETA w/o 4-16-25
2014 Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Millésimé ETA w/o 4-16-25
A beautiful example from Delamotte, the 2014 Blanc de Blancs is one of the finest bottles we’ve had from this remarkable House—and, in our view, it even edges out the very good 2012. We tasted another bottle this past weekend, and it reaffirmed our thoughts: 2014 is purely exceptional. Delamotte, the sister House to Salon, has been producing excellent Champagne in Mesnil-sur-Oger for over 250 years. Delamotte is one of our go-to producers for Blanc de Blancs, with a powerful yet refined 2014. It offers effortless depth and focus, with vibrant acidity, pristine fruit, and excellent minerality. While its style is richer than Salon, it’s made with the same integrity and balance expected from one of Champagne’s great names. The freshness of the 2014 vintage shines through, delivering a wine that is both energetic and complex. We have a few cases of this one arriving soon and it's one to buy now because with tariffs this is only going to go up!
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 points! "The 2014 Blanc de Blancs is seriously impressive. Ample in feel, Delamotte is especially rich in 2014, and yet there is plenty of freshness to balance things out. This is an especially savory style for Delamotte, and one that works so well. Dried lemon peel, pastry, almond, dried herbs and chamomile open in a beautifully translucent Blanc des Blancs that marries power and finesse. I can’t wait to see how it ages. (Drink between 2024 - 2039)"
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94 points! "Delamotte's just-released 2014 Blanc de Blancs has turned out very well indeed, opening in the glass with scents of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, fresh bread and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and incisive, with excellent depth at the core, racy acids and a chalky finish, this isn't as muscular as the 2008 or 2012, but it has real cut and persistence and should age very gracefully indeed."
Burghound 93 points! "An elegant, airy and complex nose offers up plenty of that lovely toasty/yeasty character that adds interest to the pretty aromas of pear, apple and just sliced citrus. There is equally good depth to the delicious, intense and rich medium-bodied flavors that are supported by a firm and moderately fine mousse, all wrapped in a lingering, sappy and nicely dry finish. This is really quite classy and despite being relatively young, this is already drinking well. With that said, I would be inclined to cellar it for another 3 to 5 years first. (Drink starting 2024)"
