Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2002

Delamotte is one of Champagne's oldest houses. The domaine lies next-door to its sister estate, Salon, which makes one of Champagne's most iconic wines. The wines at both properties are made separately, but in years in which Depond and Fauconnet decide to forgo making Salon, that wine is sometimes added to the Delamotte bottlings.

"Light, bright gold. Sexy, mineral-accented aromas of candied citrus fruits, quince, honeysuckle and ginger. Dry and nervy but densely packed, offering energetic orange, lemon and floral flavors and a late note of iodine. Impressively balanced and pure blanc de blancs with outstanding finishing clarity and mineral-driven persistence. Built for the long haul. "

93 pts - Stephen Tanzer

92 pts - Wine Spectator