Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Salon |
Label Name: | S de Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay (100%) |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Vinous 99, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 97, Decanter 97. Dosage ~5–5. disgorged January 2023
Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white‑flower aromas with lemon confit, brioche, toasted hazelnut and saline chalk minerality; powerful, dense mid‑palate and an extremely long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, salmon terrine, foie gras, pig’s trotters with sweetbreads, roasted halibut. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, steamed lobster, delicate dim sum, light soy‑and‑ginger seafood, Peking duck.
Production Method
Single‑vintage Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil; traditional method (méthode champenoise), extended lees aging (~10 years), low dosage (~5–5.5 g/L), disgorged Jan 2023.
Vineyard Info
Maison Salon, founded by Eugène‑Aimé Salon (early 20th century), produces only vintage Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger; tiny, highly selective production and global prestige.