For the Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2014, there are relatively few published critic reviews compared with larger Champagne houses, but several recognized wine publications and competitions have reviewed or awarded it.
| Reviewer / Publication |
Rating |
Notes |
| Gault & Millau (2021) |
17/20 (≈93/100) |
Praised for elegance, minerality, and balance. |
| Jancis Robinson (2021) |
16.5/20 (≈91–92/100) |
Strong review highlighting the wine's freshness and structure. |
| La Revue du Vin de France (2021) |
89/100 |
Solid rating from France's leading wine publication. |
| Drinks Business Champagne Masters (2022) |
Master Medal |
Highest medal awarded in the competition. |
| Mundus Vini (2021) |
Gold Medal |
International wine competition. |
| San Francisco International Wine Competition (2021) |
Bronze Medal |
Awarded during the 2021 competition. |
| Tastingbook (2021) |
Top 10 Vintage Blanc de Blancs – 5th Place |
Ranked among notable vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. |
Winemaker tasting profile
Telmont describes the 2014 as:
- Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- Dosage: 4.2 g/L (Extra Brut)
- Aging: 8 years on lees; disgorged in 2023
- Nose: Floral aromas, citrus, subtle creamy notes
- Palate: Saline minerality, preserved lemon, ginger, long elegant finish
- Style: Fresh, mineral-driven, taut, and age-worthy.
Vintage context
The 2014 Champagne growing season was difficult until a warm, sunny September rescued the harvest. Chardonnay performed particularly well, producing wines noted for:
- high acidity,
- precision,
- chalky minerality,
- excellent aging potential.
Telmont specifically notes that 2014 was especially favorable for Chardonnay, making it well suited to a Blanc de Blancs.
Overall assessment
Among published professional opinions, the consensus places the Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2014 in roughly the 91–93 point range, with particular praise for its:
- crystalline minerality,
- citrus-driven freshness,
- restrained dosage,
- long lees aging,
- food-friendly, elegant style rather than richness.
Winemaker's Notes
Aged with a cork stopper for eight years, this cuvée Blanc de Blancs 2013 offers an exquisite expression of Chardonnay.
History
The House of Telmont was founded in 1912 by Henri L'hôpital, courageous wine grower, following the Champagne riots of 1911, in the village of Damery, near Epernay. The House is rich in ancestral know-how: four generations of winegrowers bequeathed their strong commitment to their terroir and their grapes to their successors, as well as the art of mastering each stage of wine making. Within their vineyards, important steps had been taken to transition towards organic agriculture. The wines have a unique personality, presence, complexity and maturity, all the while preserving a remarkable ethereality. Telmont’s style is defined by its tension and its freshness. The house enables the terroir to express itself through its champagne, employing its know-how to help reveal the various facets of nature.
