Delamotte Brut Champagne NV 1.5L

91 points James Suckling: "Quite impressive richness and gently toasty aromas on the nose here with almond, savory and sweet, bready autolysis notes. The palate has a fresh, succulent and smooth feel with soft, citrusy fruit flesh. Holds long. Drink now. (9/2/19)"

90 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Pillowy and charming, the latest rendition of Delamotte's NV Brut offers up attractive aromas of orchard fruit, fresh bread and citrus oil. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and elegant, with a pretty pinpoint mousse and lively balancing acids, it's drinking well out of the gates but will also develop gracefully for a few years in the cellar. Drink: 2021-2029. (Sep 2021)"

90 points Wine Spectator: "[$66/750ml list] A creamy Champagne with a delicate mousse, featuring a subtle range of poached raspberry, lemon curd, oyster shell and almond paste flavors. Sleek and mouthwatering. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. (11/15/21)"

90 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The current bottle of Delamotte non-vintage Brut in the market has a cépages of fifty-five percent chardonnay, thirty-five percent pinot noir and ten percent pinot meunier. It offers up a refined bouquet of apple chalky soil tones, warm bread, dried flowers and a gently smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is crisp, full-bodied and nicely balanced, with a good core, elegant mousse and a long, focused finish. I do not know exactly what the dosage was for this bottling, but it may be just a tad generous for Champagne fans gravitating more towards Extra Brut or the more moderately-dosé Brut bottlings. 2020-2035. (Sep/Oct 2020)"

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$66/750ml list] This is a crisp, textured wine with an emphasis on Chardonnay. That gives the Champagne delicacy, freshness as well as a tight edge of minerality. Drink this fine cuvée now. (Dec 2020)"

90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(chardonnay 55%, pinot noir 35%, meunier 10%, disgorged January 2022). A perfumed and very pretty nose combines notes of apple, citrus rind and plenty of classic yeast nuances. There is good richness to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that are shaped by a moderately fine effervescence on the succulent and saliva-inducing finish that isn’t especially dry though it is nicely persistent. Drink: now. (Apr 2022)"