Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Salon |
Label Name: | Le Mesnil 1x150cl 2008 /75cl X2 07/06/04 |
Vintage: | MIXED |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne - Le Mesnil-sur-Oger |
Volume: | 1x 1500 + 6x 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 13-15°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores and release: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 100; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 100; Decanter 100. 2008 was released in a Sources:
Tasting Note
Pale gold with green highlights; white flowers, lemon zest, green apple, toasted almond and chalky minerality. Taut mousse, electric acidity, razor precision and a long saline, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, lobster, sole meunière, truffled eggs, aged Comté or triple‑cream cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, dim sum (har gow), light Thai seafood dishes.
Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs from Le Mesnil; stainless-steel fermentation, extended lees aging (~10+ years), disgorged before release.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Eugène‑Aimé Salon (early 20th c.); Salon makes a single-vineyard blanc de blancs from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger only in exceptional vintages. Now part of Laurent‑Perrier; very limited, highly allocated production.