Salon
'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Pale straw lemon color with frothy mousse and lively bead of bubbles, produced only in exceptional vintages, grapes from grand cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. A complex nose of fresh fruit with yeast, nutty notes and floral scents. On the palate flavors of peach, berry and citrus flavors, floral with biscuit tones. Great balance with acidity, delicate textures, long finish ending creamy with toasty smoky oak and chalky mineral character. Very Nice! Tasting Sample!
Pale straw lemon color with frothy mousse and lively bead of bubbles, produced only in exceptional vintages, grapes from grand cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. A complex nose of fresh fruit with yeast, nutty notes and floral scents. On the palate flavors of peach, berry and citrus flavors, floral with biscuit tones. Great balance with acidity, delicate textures, long finish ending creamy with toasty smoky oak and chalky mineral character. Very Nice! Tasting Sample!
Aug 27th, 2024
This is probably the youngest vintage I’d drink Salon as they age at a snails pace. Much more to offer at this point than 06 and 07. Swirls in a Burgundy glass reveal its amazing purity, intense minerality, chiseled palate and an incredible sense of place. It’s elegant and concentrated with a stunning texture and mouthfeel, offering plenty to be enjoyable now, but many many years ahead.
This is probably the youngest vintage I’d drink Salon as they age at a snails pace. Much more to offer at this point than 06 and 07. Swirls in a Burgundy glass reveal its amazing purity, intense minerality, chiseled palate and an incredible sense of place. It’s elegant and concentrated with a stunning texture and mouthfeel, offering plenty to be enjoyable now, but many many years ahead.
Dec 16th, 2021
An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.
What a total treat. My second glass of this was very different from the first glass. At first, I was getting a lot of honeyed tropical fruits with a good bit of yeast, but then it was more bright, and had caramelized Granny Smith apple notes and classic chalky limestone. This is right down the middle in terms of reductive vs oxidative. I wish I could have enjoyed this all on its own to give it the attention it deserved. I guessed this was ‘06 Le Mesnil.
An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.
What a total treat. My second glass of this was very different from the first glass. At first, I was getting a lot of honeyed tropical fruits with a good bit of yeast, but then it was more bright, and had caramelized Granny Smith apple notes and classic chalky limestone. This is right down the middle in terms of reductive vs oxidative. I wish I could have enjoyed this all on its own to give it the attention it deserved. I guessed this was ‘06 Le Mesnil.
I think this was the fourth bottle we sabered during the evening. So fresh and clean. I got tart pineapple and grilled nuts from both the nose and palate. Wanted to try this for sometime, thanks @Mike R
I think this was the fourth bottle we sabered during the evening. So fresh and clean. I got tart pineapple and grilled nuts from both the nose and palate. Wanted to try this for sometime, thanks @Mike R
Nov 11th, 2018
A deep pull by @Mike R and a profound treat. Darker in the glass than expected. Noticeable depth and power accompanied by honeyed toast points, advanced yellow pear and a really round and inviting mouthfeel.
A deep pull by @Mike R and a profound treat. Darker in the glass than expected. Noticeable depth and power accompanied by honeyed toast points, advanced yellow pear and a really round and inviting mouthfeel.
Nov 11th, 2018
Chalk full of energy. Love the purity and vibrancy of Salon. This is just a baby, and will only get better.
Chalk full of energy. Love the purity and vibrancy of Salon. This is just a baby, and will only get better.
Jul 28th, 2018
I asked my wife what wine she wanted at the hospital for our first.... You see her answer! From last Friday 7/20/18. Welcome to the world Maeve
I asked my wife what wine she wanted at the hospital for our first.... You see her answer! From last Friday 7/20/18. Welcome to the world Maeve
Jul 25th, 2018Delicious! Everything a great Champagne should be....
Delicious! Everything a great Champagne should be....
Mar 20th, 2017