Salon S de Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2013

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.