1985 Delamotte Collection

Delamotte's 1985 Blanc de Blancs Collection is the product of a freakish vintage with a brutally cold winter and spring followed by a very hot summer. Rich, powerful and concentrated in the glass, the 1985 is decidedly voluptuous in feel. Scents of hazelnut, orange peel, caramel and earthiness add nuance through to the vinous, textured finish. The 1985 is peaking today, which makes it an excellent choice for drinking over the next handful of years. Disgorged 2015.