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CHAMPAGNE for FASHIONABLE LIFESTYLE Champagne Delamotte is more than 270 years old with the goal of becoming a universal language of wine that is not just for an elite, but for all gourmets and the naturally curious. Epicure Vietnam proudly introduces the interview with Mr. Grégoire Piochon – Area Manager from Champagne Delamotte, to find out why the international wine critic James Suckling called Delamotte "one of truly artisanal champagnes worth buying best".
How would you explain Delamotte champagnes to someone unfamiliar with it? Delamotte is one of the oldest houses in Champagne that was established in 1760. We have very long winemaking experience and focus on quality, we believe that “less is more”, hence focusing exclusively on 4 different cuvees. Firstly, we are proud to introduce Brut Non Vintage – A traditional blend of the Champagne grape varieties, blended across multiple years of harvest. Next, Blanc de
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Blancs Non Vintage is a 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) blended across multiple years of harvest. Thirdly, Blanc de Blancs Vintage is well-known as a 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) from a single year of harvest (only produced in exceptional years). Last but not least, Rosé Champagne is a champagne produced with some skin contact for the grapes, in order to gain a “pink color” and some strawberry aromas. 100% of the grapes we use come from Grand Cru villages - the highest level of quality in the Champagne region.
