Delamotte Brut 黛拉夢極乾型香檳

Delamotte Champagne, established in 1760 in the Reims region, is the fifth oldest Champagne house based on its historical legacy. Specializing in Blanc de Blancs, Delamotte produces around 500,000 bottles annually, earning recognition for its exceptional quality. In 2006, its Blanc de Blancs ranked 17th in a prestigious French Champagne competition. Known as a "Chardonnay expert," all of its Blanc de Blancs are crafted from 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay grapes, making it a favorite among enthusiasts. The winery’s grapes come from the Côte des Blancs, also the source for the renowned Champagne Salon.

In this bottle of Brut, an orchestra of three grape varieties plays a particularly balanced score. The 55% Chardonnay content forms the backbone of its structure while the 35% Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne, Bouzy and Ambonnay give it depth and fruit. The 10% Pinot Meunier perfects these harmonies with aromatic density. Without ever assaulting the palate, this is a beautifully powerful champagne. Freshness and roundness merge to deliver a clean, fruity finish, with well-balanced and elegant length on the palate. A light dosage is added to Delamotte Brut champagne after thirty-six months’ maturation on the lees, as is the case for the entire Delamotte range.

Tasting Note: Based in the Chardonnay region of the Côte des Blancs, it's no surprise that this producer has a dominance of that grape in its blend. The wine has great minerality as well as tight acidity and delicious citrus flavors. It's a dry, finely balanced wine to drink now.

Rating:
Wine Advocate 91 points: "The Delamotte NV Brut blends approximately 55% Chardonnay with 35% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. It is clear, round and spicy on the predominantly fruity and vinous nose with its delicate chalk and hazelnut flavors. On the palate this is a lithe, finessed, fresh and elegant Brut with good structure and a pure, salty-mineral and cleansing finish. The mousse is highly delicate, the whole performance almost filigreed yet well structured. This is a delicious Brut."

Region: Champagne, France
Grape varietals: 55% Chardonnay, 35%Pinot noir, 10%Pinot Meunier

成立於1760年，位於蘭斯地區，是根據歷史傳承排名的第五古老香檳酒廠。該酒廠專注於白中白香檳，每年生產約50萬瓶，因其卓越品質而獲得認可。2006年，其白中白香檳在一場著名的法國香檳比賽中獲得第17名。作為“霞多麗專家”，其所有白中白香檳均由100%特級霞多麗葡萄釀成，深受愛好者喜愛。該酒廠的葡萄來自白丘地區，同時也是著名香檳Salon的來源。

在這瓶香檳中，三種葡萄品種交織成特別平衡的樂章。55%的霞多麗構成了其結構的主幹，而來自Tours-sur-Marne、Bouzy和Ambonnay的35%黑皮諾則增添了深度和果味。10%的梅洛皮諾為這些和諧增添了香氣的密度。這款香檳在不過於強烈的情況下展現出美妙的力量。新鮮感和圓潤感交融，帶來乾淨而果味十足的餘韻，口感平衡且優雅，持久而悠長。在經過36個月的酒泥熟成後，Delamotte Brut香檳中加入了少量的糖分，這也是整個Delamotte系列的做法。

評分：  
Wine Advocate 91分：“Delamotte NV Brut大約由55%的霞多麗、35%的黑皮諾和10%的梅洛皮諾混合而成。它在主要以水果和酒體為主的香氣中表現出清晰、圓潤和辛辣的特徵，伴隨著細膩的粉筆和榛果風味。口感上，這款香檳輕盈、精緻、清新且優雅，結構良好，餘韻純淨，帶有鹹味礦物質的清新感。泡沫極其細緻，整體表現幾乎如同精緻的工藝品，卻結構良好。這是一款美味的香檳。”

產區：法國香檳區
葡萄品種：55% 夏多內、35% 黑皮諾、10% 莫尼耶皮諾