Delamotte Champagne — Blanc de Blancs and prestige since 1760
Founded in 1760 by François Delamotte, Delamotte is the fifth oldest Champagne house and has built its reputation on a simple principle: letting time take its course. Located on the Côte des Blancs, a stone’s throw from the cellars of the legendary Salon house, Delamotte sources its grapes from the region’s most prized Grands Crus — Avize, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay, Bouzy and Tours-sur-Marne for Pinot Noir. Owned by the Laurent-Perrier group since 1988, the house maintains a controlled annual production of around 750,000 bottles, with each cuvée ageing for at least three vintages before release. This is a rare standard amongst the great houses, lending each bottle a depth and complexity that time alone cannot buy.
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The Delamotte vintages — The art of pure Chardonnay
The Brut Champagne (55% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier) is the perfect introduction: a refined aperitif, or to accompany roast poultry or fine charcuterie. The Blanc de Blancs — 100 per cent Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger — is perfect with fine ‘de claire’ oysters, pan-fried scallops or fish in a light sauce. The vintage Blanc de Blancs, the house’s ultimate expression, perfectly complements Breton lobster, wild turbot or a matured goat’s cheese. As for the Brut Rosé, made using the saignée method with Pinot Noir, it elegantly complements duck à l’orange, a strawberry carpaccio or a lightly sweetened fruit dessert.
Serve the Brut at between 8 and 10 °C, and the Blanc de Blancs at between 9 and 11 °C in a straight-sided champagne glass to preserve the bubbles and the bouquet. The vintage Blanc de Blancs can be cellared for ten to fifteen years in a cool cellar (12 °C), away from light, revealing notes of honey, roasted hazelnut and flint over time.
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Delamotte — Three centuries of Champagne excellence
Founded under Louis XV, Delamotte endured for more than two centuries before becoming part of the Laurent-Perrier group in 1988. This affiliation gave it privileged access to vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, whilst preserving its own distinct identity. A direct neighbour of Salon — with whom it shares cellars in Mesnil-sur-Oger — Delamotte occupies a unique position in the Champagne landscape: a historic house on a human scale, backed by one of the region’s most respected groups.
Under the guidance of Michel Fauconnet in the cellar, the house adheres to a golden rule: no cuvée leaves the cellars without having aged for at least three vintages. This deliberate pace, combined with limited production, forms the basis of a distinctive style — easy-drinking, precise champagnes with fine bubbles, which faithfully reflect the chalky terroirs and minerality of the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs.
Your questions about Delamotte champagnes
Does Delamotte Champagne offer good value for money?
Yes, and that is one of its most remarkable strengths. With an affordable entry-level range and a vintage Blanc de Blancs that ranks amongst the most highly regarded in the Côte des Blancs, Delamotte offers one of the best value-for-money options amongst the great historic houses — thanks to a minimum ageing period of three vintages and terroirs from classified Grand Cru vineyards.
What food and wine pairings go well with Delamotte champagne?
Brut is ideal with pre-dinner drinks, fine charcuterie and poultry. Blanc de Blancs is perfect with oysters, scallops and fine fish in a light sauce. The vintage Blanc de Blancs is the perfect accompaniment to lobster, wild turbot and mature goat’s cheeses. The Rosé, produced using the ‘saignée’ method, is perfect with duck à l’orange, strawberry carpaccio or lightly sweetened fruit-based desserts.
How should Delamotte champagne be served and stored?
Serve the Brut at between 8 and 10 °C, and the Blancs de Blancs at between 9 and 11 °C in a straight-sided glass. Non-vintage cuvées are best enjoyed within 2 to 4 years. Vintage Blanc de Blancs should be cellared for 10 to 15 years in a cool cellar (12 °C), away from light and vibrations, to allow its honey and hazelnut aromas to develop.
Where can I buy Delamotte champagne online?
Discover the full Delamotte range at Pépites en Champagne — an artisanal selection, expert advice, and express delivery throughout France and Europe.
What is the difference between Delamotte Champagne and Salon?
Delamotte and Salon share the same cellars in Mesnil-sur-Oger and are part of the Laurent-Perrier group. Salon is a single cuvée — 100 per cent Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger — produced only in exceptional years, at high prestige prices. Delamotte, which is more accessible, offers a comprehensive and consistent range produced from the same terroirs in the Côte des Blancs: the same philosophy, but at different price points.
Which Delamotte cuvée should you choose for a particular occasion?
For an aperitif with friends or as an introductory gift, the Brut is ideal. For a gourmet seafood meal or for a lover of pure Chardonnay, the Blanc de Blancs is the obvious choice. For a Michelin-starred meal, a prestigious gift or a bottle to lay down, opt for the vintage Blanc de Blancs. The Rosé, meanwhile, is the perfect accompaniment to a summer lunch or a refined dessert.
About
Champagne Delamotte — the essentials
- Founded in
- 1760
- Founder
- François Delamotte
- House / owner
- Laurent-Perrier (propriétaire depuis 1988)
- Location
- Reims (Côte des Blancs et Montagne de Reims)
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Cellar master
- Michel Fauconnet
- Cuvées
- Champagne Brut, Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs millésimé, Champagne Brut Rosé
