1970 Delamotte Collection

Tasted from magnum, the 1970 Blanc de Blancs Collection is just as fabulous as it was the last time I tasted it a few years ago. Specifically, the 1970 offers a striking combination of nuance that has developed in bottle over the last 45 years, yet it also retains remarkable freshness. Scents of orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon, herbs and honey add intrigue, but it is the wine's timelessness that impresses most. What a great way to wrap up this tasting. Readers who have a chance to taste the 1970 Delamotte Collection from magnum should not hesitate, as it is truly Spectacular. With a capital S.