Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)

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Tipo

White

Uva

Chardonnay

País

France

Região

Champagne

Denominação

Champagne

Corpo

medium

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 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…