Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 1999

Professional Ratings

• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs is a beautifully nuanced wine. Here the Chardonnay speaks with notable eloquence, often drawing parallels with the wines of Burgundy. The mousse is exceptionally finessed and the wine offers great depth as well as richness. The essence of crushed rocks, smoke and minerals are layered beautifully in the polished finish. This Lot # 6905306, disgorged February, 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
• 92 Wine & Spirits

  Fully mature, this wine has developed flavors of hazelnuts and caramel apples, along with scents of sandalwood. It’s round and heady, while wildflower notes hint at an underlying freshness. A sumptuous, main-course Champagne.

• 91 Wine Enthusiast
  From a producer that is closely linked to Salon Champagne, it’s no coincidence that this Blanc de Blancs is the best of the Delamotte range. It is crisp, lemony, with a touch of toast and a mature finish.
• 90 Wine Spectator
  This creamy Champagne is light-bodied and subtle, blending pastry, baked apple and smoke flavors with just a touch of butterscotch candy in a well-meshed package. Smoke and graphite notes linger on the juicy finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.