What struck the JamesSuckling.com team on our annual trip to Champagne this summer was the fantastic variety the region has to offer, from non-vintage to vintage wines, multi-origin blends to single-parcel offerings, and classic blends to varietally pure bottlings. As we found in our 2025 annual report, climate change has brought riper, more powerful pinot noir-led Champagnes into focus and has also lifted the flavor profile of blanc de blancs Champagnes, which are made exclusively from white grapes, typically chardonnay.
Nine of these blanc de blancs hit the mark for us and are widely available to buy now – ranging from youthful, non-vintage expressions to structured, racy vintage wines with decades of aging potential.
Many of the top wines are produced with chardonnay sourced from the Cote des Blancs, an area in Champagne celebrated for its chalky terroir and wines that show precision, minerality and vibrant acidity. The Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs, for instance, is sourced from the grand cru Cote des Blancs villages of Le Mesnil, Avize and Oger, yet it’s an exceptional value non-vintage wine. It balances beeswax and flinty minerality with creamy texture and umami richness.
