Champagne Salon et Champagne Delamotte

What Champagne Salon et Champagne Delamotte does

Champagne Salon et Champagne Delamotte is a historic French champagne house operating from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs region of Grand Est, France. Founded in 1760, it is among the five oldest champagne houses and operates as part of the Laurent-Perrier Group alongside Champagne Salon since 1988, both managed by Didier Depond since 1997. The company produces an intentionally narrow portfolio of four cuvées — Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and Blanc de Blancs Vintage — all sourced from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards on the chalky Côte des Blancs terroir, with vinification in stainless steel tanks and extended lees ageing of four to five years (and a minimum of 15 years for the prestige Collection series).

The business operates a B2B distribution model exclusively through a global network of authorized importers and distributors, with no direct-to-consumer sales. The importer network spans over 50 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America. Products are positioned for wine enthusiasts, sommeliers and trade professionals, retailers, and gift-giving occasions, with curated gift packaging (Tête à tête case, Celebration case, Coffret trio) supplementing the core range. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consumers are directed to local importers for purchase.

The company employs 8 people at its Le Mesnil-sur-Oger headquarters and production facility, with the slim headcount reflecting shared operational and commercial functions with the parent Laurent-Perrier Group. Digital engagement is supported through Instagram, Facebook, and an age-gated newsletter. The brand has received consistent critical recognition from major wine publications (Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Decanter) and repeated Gold and Master awards at the Champagne Masters competition through 2026.

Name

Champagne Salon et Champagne Delamotte

Legal name

Société A.S, Champagne Salon & Champagne Delamotte

Website

https://champagne-delamotte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1760

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Champagne Salon et Champagne Delamotte is a 260-year-old French champagne house in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger producing four Chardonnay-focused cuvées from Grand Cru Côte des Blancs vineyards, distributed globally through a network of importers in 50+ countries under the Laurent-Perrier Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Champagne

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Champagne production
• Blanc de blancs
• Sparkling wine
• Luxury beverages
• Vineyard winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Champagne Sales: Direct sales of champagne wines through importer/distributor network globally. Products include Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Vintage Blanc de Blancs, and Collection editions. The company sells exclusively through trade partners and does not sell directly to consumers.
2. Gift Box Sales: Pre-packaged gift sets including Tête à tête case (bottle with two engraved tulip glasses), Celebration case (6 bottles with 6 glasses), and Coffret trio (3 bottles)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Champagne Delamotte produces and sells Chardonnay-based champagnes from the Côte des Blancs terroir in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, France. The portfolio centers on four core cuvées (Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs Vintage) plus an extended-aged Prestige Collection and curated gift boxes. The house has been operating continuously since 1760 and operates alongside Champagne Salon under the Laurent-Perrier Group.

Product overview

Champagne Delamotte is a historic champagne house founded in 1760 in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger on the Côte des Blancs, making it one of the five oldest champagne houses with over 260 years of continuous production. The house operates as part of the Laurent-Perrier Group alongside Champagne Salon. Delamotte's portfolio centers on four core cuvées: Brut (Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Noir 35%, Pinot Meunier 5%), Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay), Blanc de Blancs Vintage (100% Chardonnay from exceptional single years), and Rosé (Chardonnay 88%, Pinot Noir 12%). Above the core range, the Prestige Collection offers extended-aged vintage wines (1999, 2002, 2007, 2008) disgorged after a minimum of 15 years on the lees. Gift packaging options include the Tête à tête case, Celebration case, and Coffret trio. The house specializes exclusively in Chardonnay-based champagnes from Grand Cru villages (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger, Cramant, Chouilly, Oiry) on the chalky terroir of Côte des Blancs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Champagne Salon: Legendary Champagne house acquired by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1988 alongside Delamotte; managed together with Delamotte under Didier Depond since 1997
• Delamotte Collection
• Delamotte Gift Boxes

Products and services

• Delamotte Brut Flagship non-vintage brut champagne blending 60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 5% Pinot Meunier from Côte des Blancs. Known for freshness, structure, and elegant length on the palate.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, vinified in stainless steel with mineral-driven chalky character, aged four to five years on lees before disgorgement.
• Delamotte Rosé Elegant rosé combining 88% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, and Oger with 12% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Tours-sur-Marne, vinified in red.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Vintage Vintage-specific cuvée made exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay harvested in a single year; only produced in exceptional years under rigorous quality standards.
• Delamotte Collection Prestige collection of extended-aged vintage wines, disgorged upon request after a minimum of 15 years on the lees. Includes vintages such as 1999, 2002, 2007, and 2008.
• Delamotte Gift Boxes Curated gift sets including the Tête à tête case (Blanc de Blancs with two engraved tulip glasses), Celebration case (6-bottle brut with 6 glasses), and Coffret trio (three bottles of Brut).
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 2008 Legendary vintage disgorged after 15 years on lees, the first to feature all six grands crus of Côte des Blancs. Known as the 'Sun King' with maritime notes, iodine, and flint.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 2007 Vintage with brilliant gold robe, powerful candied citrus bouquet, and long finish with notes of brioche, candied fruit, and salted butter caramel.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 2002 Subtle and balanced vintage with orange blossom nose, fine generous mouth, and notes of madeleine and candied citrus.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 1999 Complete and structured wine from the largest harvest in Champagne history. Deep, powerful, and complex with high minerality and pastry-like richness.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2012 Vintage from a challenging year with multiple climate events; low yields but excellent quality. Features notes of lemon, English candy, lychee, and white flowers.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2014 100% Chardonnay aged six years. Pale gold with emerald glints, lively attack with minerality, supple fruit and brioche notes. Ageing potential of 15 years.
• Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2018 100% Chardonnay from six Côte des Blancs villages. White gold robe with fruit-forward nose of Williams pears and citrus, evolving to hawthorn, fresh hazelnut and sweet spices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs with extended 4-5 years lees ageing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Laurent-Perrier GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 1988Champagne Delamotte is part of the Laurent-Perrier group established by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1988. The same year, Bernard acquired Champagne Salon and linked its destiny with Delamotte. Didier Depond has been managing both houses since 1997.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Champagne Taittinger: Family-controlled Champagne house with significant Chardonnay holdings in Côte des Blancs and a flagship Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne. Comparable on family ownership, Chardonnay specialization, and heritage positioning.
• Champagne Laurent-Perrier: Parent group and namesake marque of the publicly-traded Laurent-Perrier Group that owns Delamotte. Provides the corporate and distribution infrastructure behind Delamotte's 50+ country reach.
• Champagne Bollinger: Family-controlled Champagne house with a strongly Chardonnay-influenced house style (e.g., Vieilles Vignes Françaises) and a heritage-led trade positioning. Comparable on ownership ethos and premium-on-trade focus.
• Champagne Ruinart: LVMH-owned house founded in 1729, historically the first established Champagne house and a benchmark for Chardonnay-driven Blanc de Blancs. Comparable on heritage, Blanc de Blancs leadership, and prestige segment.

Direct peers

• Champagne Pierre Gimonnet: Family-owned Côte des Blancs specialist producing 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs champagnes from similar grands crus (Cramant, Chouilly, Oger). Closely comparable producer size, terroir focus, and B2B distribution model.
• Champagne Pol Roger: Independent family-owned Champagne house founded in 1849, with a strong Chardonnay component and deep UK/Commonwealth heritage. Highly comparable on independent ownership, heritage positioning, and trade-driven distribution.
• Champagne Salon: Sister house under Laurent-Perrier Group, also based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and managed jointly with Delamotte by Didier Depond since 1997. Comparable single-vintage, single-cru Chardonnay specialization makes it the closest functional peer.
• Champagne Larmandier-Bernier: Biodynamic Côte des Blancs grower in Vertus with a strong Blanc de Blancs focus (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant, Oger). Comparable on terroir, grape focus, and small-batch Chardonnay production ethos.
• Champagne Agrapart et Fils: Boutique Côte des Blancs grower-producer based in Avize, specializing in Blanc de Blancs from Grand Cru Chardonnay with extended lees ageing. Highly comparable on terroir, grape specialization, and small-scale artisanal positioning.

Regional players

• Champagne de Saint Gall: Union of Côte des Blancs growers producing predominantly Chardonnay champagnes from the same grand cru villages as Delamotte. Comparable on terroir and grape focus, but operates via a grower-cooperative model rather than a single-family house.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/champagnesalondelamotte
• Instagraminstagram.com/champagnedelamotte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/champagne-salon-et-champagne-delamotte

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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