Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Salon |
Label Name: | S de Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil |
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.