The masculinity of Blanc de noirs, a pure Pinot Noir Cuvée, sourced off a single vineyard within the nation's most exclusive sparkling wine appellation at Pipers Brook, treated to the full luxury of old world Methode traditionelle. Limited yields from fully mature vines and an exacting, artisanal vinification are central to the quality of effervescent wines at Delamere. Pinot Noir is a specialty, yielding an effusive sparkler of sophistication and conspicuous weight of fruit, to savour as a refined aperitif or match with haute cuisine.

$4299each $515DOZEN EACH DOZEN Delamere are one of Piper Brook's elder estates, the source to some of the nation's finest sparkling wines. Low yields of the highest quality fruit are the priority, volumes are restricted in the vineyard to intensify flavours in the grapes. Pinot Noir clones D5V12 and MV6, are selectively hand picked off dry grown vines over thirty years of age, planted in the traditional layouts as employed in Burgundy, grown to rich ironstone soils on the elevated aspects of the Delamere property at Pipers Brook. Parcels are treated to an old world style of vinication and completion of malolactic, followed by bottling under primary seal and term of maturation on lees, before disgorgement and addtion of liqueur d'expédition.

Medium salmon colour, persistent, creamy bead. Aromas of strawberry, morello and musk, complexed by lanolin and toast. A palate of unctuous red berry fruit flavours, complemented by earthy, mushroom characters and crisp natural acidity, before a finish of lingering fruit on a length of fine, savoury tannins. A suitable accompaniement to rabbit recipes or game terrines.

Single site, mature vineyard Pipers Brook Méthode Traditionelle, crafted from hand picked fruit and treated to full malolactic for softness, followed by an extravagant term of two and a half years in bottle on sedimentery yeast lees. Luxurious creamy textures and richness across the palate, driven by its fresh citrus vitality and wild strawberry effervescence, over underlying sourdough, truffles and earthyness, a finely structured palate with racy acidity, resolving on an endlessly fine, elegantly evolving finish.

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Maison Delamotte has been a benchmark of Champagne since 1760. The firm's wine is among those preferred by the Champenois who recognise consistent quality and unflagging respect for the terroir of Cote des Blancs. It is in the choice of Champagne Delamotte that the hedonist and the lover of subtle pleasures stand out from the crowd. Fashionable but never stereotyped, Delamotte is produced with great care and passion in a place where nature is expressed in the most sublime way. Delamotte is luxury in the truest sense of the word.

$8399each $1007DOZEN EACH DOZEN Delamotte is finely balanced and totally elegant. A cepage of half Chardonnay with the balance Pinot Noir and Meunier, marked by power yet devoid of aggressiveness, crafted to deliver a clean, fruity finish. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Oger are villages where Chardonnay lights up the landscape. This delicate variety, grown to the great Crus of Cote des Blancs, finds the perfect combination of soils and clime to retain its freshness over time. The grapes are hand picked and sorted by growers who have supplied Maison Delamotte for generations, treated to a gentle Wilmes press, followed by vinification and malolactic. The final wine is rested on yeast lees sur lie for a minimum of three years before release.

A light gold colour, its unctuous freshness is underlined by the subtlety of a fine effervescence. Great purity on the nose, along with notes of citrus, white flowers, lemon peel and moss. A generous, clean champagne, of tenderness and smiles, a must for the cellars of those who love life.

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