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Salon Blanc de Blanc Champagne

Vintage: 2013

$1,299.99

Champagne Salon is a prestigious producer known for its exceptional Blanc de Blancs Champagne, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The growing season hails from the renowned Côte des Blancs region, specifically the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, which is celebrated for its chalky soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wines. Salon's winemaking process involves meticulous selection of grapes from old vines, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity and freshness of the fruit. The wine undergoes extended aging on the lees, contributing to its complex flavor profile characterized by notes of citrus, white flowers, and a hint of brioche. The Champagne's vibrant acidity and fine mousse make it an excellent pairing with seafood, particularly oysters and lobster, as well as creamy cheeses.

Professional Scores

99

The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possesses tremendous mid-palate intensity and power from the very first taste. Lemon confit, dried flowers, mint and a touch of brioche appear first, followed by light tropical accents that add an exotic flair. Imagine the sizzling energy of the 2008 and the persistence of 2004, with more mid-palate richness and riper fruit. Two-thousand thirteen was a cool, late ripening year. Harvest started at the beginning of October under sunny, dry days and cool nights, conditions that have not been seen since then. Readers will find a spectacular, modern Salon endowed with tremendous depth and very little of the youthful austerity that once defined Champagnes from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter of dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent. (Drink between 2023-2043).

Vinous

95

Wine-Searcher collates scores from a wide range of critics, from influential single palates like Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson to publications like Wine Spectator, all adjusted for the 100-point scale.

Wine-Searcher Aggregate Score

99

The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possesses tremendous mid-palate intensity and power from the very first taste. Lemon confit, dried flowers, mint and a touch of brioche appear first, followed by light tropical accents that add an exotic flair. Imagine the sizzling energy of the 2008 and the persistence of 2004, with more mid-palate richness and riper fruit. Two-thousand thirteen was a cool, late ripening year. Harvest started at the beginning of October under sunny, dry days and cool nights, conditions that have not been seen since then. Readers will find a spectacular, modern Salon endowed with tremendous depth and very little of the youthful austerity that once defined Champagnes from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter of dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent. (Drink between 2023-2043).

Vinous
750ml