Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay

9.656 ratings
9.524 pro ratings
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.1

This vintage given me trouble in the past, but this one is different. The enduring precision and the developing richness are almost congruent.

This vintage given me trouble in the past, but this one is different. The enduring precision and the developing richness are almost congruent.

4 people found it helpfulJul 25th, 2014
Ian Blackburn

Salon just the name alone stands for rare -collectible - authentic Champagne. This bottle of 1995 did not disappoint in fact I believe it's the greatest salon I have ever had. Are used to sell salon back in the day vintages 82 - 85 - 90 - this one is only made in select vintages & 1995 is superb. It's features it's patented laserbeam styling from Le Mesnil. The nose was focused on citrus / Lemon curd and you could smell the chalk & limestone that protected the freshness of this acid driven style for the last 20 years. there's no brioche there's no butter or Caramell in salon it's pure acid with a right hook of lemon curd and it is spectacular and unrelenting and i'm not lovable and less you enjoy the pleasure of the Payne.

Salon just the name alone stands for rare -collectible - authentic Champagne. This bottle of 1995 did not disappoint in fact I believe it's the greatest salon I have ever had. Are used to sell salon back in the day vintages 82 - 85 - 90 - this one is only made in select vintages & 1995 is superb. It's features it's patented laserbeam styling from Le Mesnil. The nose was focused on citrus / Lemon curd and you could smell the chalk & limestone that protected the freshness of this acid driven style for the last 20 years. there's no brioche there's no butter or Caramell in salon it's pure acid with a right hook of lemon curd and it is spectacular and unrelenting and i'm not lovable and less you enjoy the pleasure of the Payne.

Feb 9th, 2017
Nick Apone

Still too young.

Still too young.

Jan 1st, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.5

Magnum. Beautiful. Rich and elegant. Great balance.

Magnum. Beautiful. Rich and elegant. Great balance.

Jun 9th, 2016
Kenneth Korsbæk

Surpricingly Young taste.

Surpricingly Young taste.

Aug 22nd, 2015
Ram Majlessi

Held up incredibly well. Fine n firm bubbles. Great acidity. Wish I could afford more.

Held up incredibly well. Fine n firm bubbles. Great acidity. Wish I could afford more.

Aug 7th, 2015
Marc Smoler

Sales Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.

9.0

'95 yeasty

'95 yeasty

Jul 20th, 2015
Liz Thach MW

Extremely elegant

Extremely elegant

Feb 16th, 2015
Meena Reisetter

Delicious!!

Delicious!!

Oct 24th, 2014
Jonathan Pullis

Master Sommelier The Little Nell

9.9

Mother's Day and snowstorms! Just a few of my reason to celebrate:)

Mother's Day and snowstorms! Just a few of my reason to celebrate:)

May 12th, 2014