NV Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs

The latest release of Delamotte's NV Brut Blanc de Blancs, the house's emblematic bottling, is once again showing very well, bursting with aromas of citrus zest, freshly baked bread, nougat, crisp stone fruit and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, it's a seamless, elegant wine that concludes with a flavorful finish. ~ (93) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 8-31-2022

Baked-apple, light cream and vanilla aromas with some citrus, too. Full-bodied with candied-citrus and ginger character. Croissant undertones on the finish. Biscuit-like note, too. Drink or hold. ~ (92) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 6-29-2022

Fresh green leaves on the nose. Really brisk. Tastes as though there's a little dosage here. Definitely not Extra Brut. Quite flirtatious. Not intense but well balanced. Dupond is proud of its not being particularly acidic. ~ (16) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 12-6-2020

A graceful blanc de blancs, with racy, lemony acidity acting as a bright spine, backing flavors of poached apricot, biscuit, oyster shell and fresh thyme on a plushly creamy mousse. Drink now. 24,800 cases made, 1,415 cases imported. ~ (92) Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator 11-30-2022