| Category: | Sparkling Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Champagne |
| Producer: | Salon |
| Label Name: | Vintage |
| Vintage: | 2012 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Champagne — Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs |
| Volume: | 1500ml |
| ABV: | 12% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Chardonnay |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 3 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 13-15°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 99; Wine Enthusiast 99; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 98+; James Suckling 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97
Tasting Note
Bright citrus, chalky minerality and white flowers with brioche, wet stone and oyster‑shell notes; pinpoint mousse and vibrant acidity leading to a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, langoustine tartare, foie gras, veal sweetbreads; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, kombu‑marinated scallops, miso‑glazed fish, caviar.
Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (classic method); stainless‑steel fermentation, extended lees ageing (~8–9 years), disgorged 2021 with low dosage.
Vineyard Info
Salon (founded by Eugène‑Aimé Salon) produces a single vintage Blanc de Blancs from Grand Cru Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; limited production and owned by the Laurent‑Perrier group.
Salon Vintage 2012
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