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.