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.