White

Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)

Champagne · France

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frutos do mar · ostras · peixe grelhado · queijo de cabra · sushi · ceviche

2006100 pts

This new release from a great vintage for Chardonnay in Champagne is a perfect blanc de blancs, showing a wealth of intensity from the crisp, chalky, mineral tones to the perfumed apple notes. The aromas hint at developing toastiness that adds depth and complexity. The wine is s…
200498 pts

Salon's releases are rare and signify a great vintage—the last release was the 2002. Coming from grand cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this 2004 is complex and concentrated, capturing the essence of Chardonnay in Champagne. Intense minerality and ripe apple and citrus fruit…
199697 pts

The latest release from Salon, this just explodes in the mouth with mineral, steel and flint. The tiny mousse has flavors of yeast and just a touch of toast. It is rich, but so austere and structured. Like many Salon Champagnes, this will age for 20 years or more.
198893 pts

Still seems quite young—or maybe it will always be a little tight and austere, especially next to its voluptuous older sibling, the '85. Biscuity and yeasty, with an angularity that refreshes the palate.
198596 pts

An enormously complex and rich wine that almost defies description. Golden apples, raisins and pears; bread, cream, vanilla, honey and nuts. The list goes on and on. Full and rich; the mousse is extremely fine and creamy-textured in the mouth. Drinking beautifully now, it will p…