Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay

9.5229 ratings
9.588 pro ratings
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lewis Chester

1997 vintage. Pale golden hue. On the nose, lemon (fresh), slightly yeasty, honey suckle and vanilla leaf. Fresh and surprisingly youthful. On the palate, high and fresh acidity, medium minus body, medium alcohol and medium concentration. Great length. Amazing balance and freshness despite age and vintage. Could last for a decade plus. Very impressive.

1997 vintage. Pale golden hue. On the nose, lemon (fresh), slightly yeasty, honey suckle and vanilla leaf. Fresh and surprisingly youthful. On the palate, high and fresh acidity, medium minus body, medium alcohol and medium concentration. Great length. Amazing balance and freshness despite age and vintage. Could last for a decade plus. Very impressive.

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Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

10

Nom nom nom...

Nom nom nom...

Jul 26th, 2016
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.7

On the most beautiful beach, with the most decadent French toast, rain and rocks, the lightest brioche, savory raspberry, vanilla poof, sex magic. The light scent of jasmine. It smells like Salon.

On the most beautiful beach, with the most decadent French toast, rain and rocks, the lightest brioche, savory raspberry, vanilla poof, sex magic. The light scent of jasmine. It smells like Salon.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Josh Orr

My first experience with this producer and what a first experience it was. Very good is an extreme under statement. #champagne #salon #blancdeblancs

My first experience with this producer and what a first experience it was. Very good is an extreme under statement. #champagne #salon #blancdeblancs

Feb 20th, 2016
Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

9.6

Killer. Guest brought two bottles. Lovely detail and yeast.

Killer. Guest brought two bottles. Lovely detail and yeast.

Feb 20th, 2016
Nathaniel DiMaggio

I remember enjoying this more at the Salon tasting in April. Obviously a great bottle of wine here but after that 99 last week the weight of the fruit is a little much. Quite an enjoyable bottle but for my palate I prefer the 99.

I remember enjoying this more at the Salon tasting in April. Obviously a great bottle of wine here but after that 99 last week the weight of the fruit is a little much. Quite an enjoyable bottle but for my palate I prefer the 99.

Jan 20th, 2016
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

7.6

Something off

Something off

Dec 25th, 2015
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.1

1997. From magnum. Frothy, creamy, plush texture with a dry, chalky mineral, citrus, and toasty character. #FancyWine

1997. From magnum. Frothy, creamy, plush texture with a dry, chalky mineral, citrus, and toasty character. #FancyWine

Nov 11th, 2015
Sarah Bray

What a treat to have a taste of 1997 Salon Blanc de Blancs. So complex: Toast, chalky minerality, spice, cacao, cloves. Fresh yet rich, balanced, with palate coating bubbles. What a gorgeous wine. Merci beaucoup @lamamouniamarrakech. Although maybe sacrilegious not to have Pol Roger in the Churchill Bar? #winelife #pianobar #travel #marrakech #morocco #champagne

What a treat to have a taste of 1997 Salon Blanc de Blancs. So complex: Toast, chalky minerality, spice, cacao, cloves. Fresh yet rich, balanced, with palate coating bubbles. What a gorgeous wine. Merci beaucoup @lamamouniamarrakech. Although maybe sacrilegious not to have Pol Roger in the Churchill Bar? #winelife #pianobar #travel #marrakech #morocco #champagne

Nov 5th, 2015
Andrés Solís Lira

Still young as a baby after 18 years of cellaring! Only just developing honey and tertiary aromas. A palpable development in the glass from tight and stern to full-bodied and ample. Orange blossom, yeasty, again honey. A woodied, complex, extremely rewarding after taste. Like another user said it is not about bubbles but about intense aroma and profound flavour. This is clearly an ULTIMATE sensorial experience from a house that has released only 37 editions in 85 years. @WineTraining #salon #champagne #blancdeblancs #1997 @Dusan Bradanovich

Still young as a baby after 18 years of cellaring! Only just developing honey and tertiary aromas. A palpable development in the glass from tight and stern to full-bodied and ample. Orange blossom, yeasty, again honey. A woodied, complex, extremely rewarding after taste. Like another user said it is not about bubbles but about intense aroma and profound flavour. This is clearly an ULTIMATE sensorial experience from a house that has released only 37 editions in 85 years. @WineTraining #salon #champagne #blancdeblancs #1997 @Dusan Bradanovich

Sep 26th, 2015