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96 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2023 in France; Since 2008, 100% of the six grand crus of the Cote des Blancs; 20% Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for purity and chalk minerality, 20% Avize for balance and structure, 20% Oger for warmth, body and generosity, Cramant for smoky minerality, Chouilly for robustness and length and Oiry for acidity and roundness; disgorged April 2021; 6.5g/L dosage; 80,000 bottles, just 10% of the 800,000 bottle production of the house). An expressive and pure 2014 of tension and poise that unites the white fruit definition of an impressive core of almost ripe white peach, beurre bosc pear, lemon and grapefruit with hints of fennel and white pepper of impressive primary purity. Pronounced, fine, frothy salt minerality washes magnificently with pristine acid drive to drive a long finish of impressive line and poise beautifully softened by the creamy texture of lees age. Outstanding line and length define one of the great vintages for Delamotte, capturing the energy of 2014 with the concentration and endurance of fabled crus. Seamless, long and pure, with great potential for the medium-term.