Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Salon
Label Name:
 
S de  Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 99; Wine Enthusiast 99; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 98+; James Suckling 98; Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck 98; disgorged Mar 2021

Tasting Note
Radiant blanc de blancs: lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, brioche and toasted hazelnut with pronounced chalky minerality, silky fine mousse, vibrant acidity and a long saline, citrus-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, lobster, grilled fish, terrine, foie gras, soft/aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, delicate tempura, steamed dim sum, Cantonese seafood, lightly spiced Thai seafood.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Grand Cru Chardonnay; stainless‑steel fermentation, malolactic blocked; aged 8–10 years on the lees in bottle (méthode traditionnelle); disgorged 2021; dosage ~6 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Salon, founded early 20th century by Eugène‑Aimé Salon, produces a single prestige vintage Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil. Rare releases, famed for precision, longevity; owned by Laurent‑Perrier.