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  • Country ranking ?

    1 588
  • Producer ranking ?

    13
  • Decanting time

    20min
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Aperitif, sushi & smoked salmon

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The Story

From Cramant to Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, through Avize and Oger but also Chouilly and Oiry: all are found in the Côte des Blancs. Its location is one of Delamotte’s richest assets. The chalky soil, the flora and the sloping vineyards give the grapes their exceptional character, delivering delicate, consistent champagnes. Championing this exceptional terroir, drawing the best from it while maintaining absolute respect for the vines and the environme...

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Vintage 2007

An unusually warm spring led to early flowering and initial optimism, which soon gave way to disappointment following one of the murkiest summers on record. Overall, 2007 was a difficult vintage saved by last-minute sunshine in late-August. Mildew and rot were the main culprits of the harvest, and the level of gluconic acid rocketed. The harvest began early, on August 24th, and was abundant in volume averaging 14,242 kg/ha. Pinot Meunier posed...

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Average Bottle Price

2020
75€

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The La Reine Blanche restaurant in Vertus serves this special, bone-dry Champagne. The bouquet is characterized by aged butter, smoke, and walnut. The flavor is tight and delicious, but the aftertaste is shorter and less harmonious than it would have been with a well-balanced sugar additive.

  • 87p

Fine bubble stream. Light golden, in color. Brioche, pear, apple, lemon, mineral, chalky, creamy. Vibrant citrus, on a long finish.

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Origin

Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne

Grapes

100% Chardonnay

Drinking temperature

9-11C
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