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Salon Blanc de Blancs le Mesnil-Sur-Oger 1996

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Salon Blanc de Blancs le Mesnil-Sur-Oger (1996)
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4.5 Star Rating

Starting at: $309.00 USD
12 Reviews

Winery:
Salon
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Region:
France > Champagne
Type:
Sparkling Wine
Color:
White
Drink Dates:
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What to Expect

Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

Winemakers Notes

The 1996 Salon is a pale yellow color with a touch of green. It is clear and lively, with fine, persistent bubbles and a stunning bouquet. Initially, the nose offers hints of green apple, which soon develop into lemon and grapefruit combined with pear and kiwi notes. The wine is complex and refreshing on the palate, displaying a burst of minerality. This is a well-made, rich, powerful Champagne, all-encompassing yet subtle, with contained strength.

Serving Suggestions
According to Didier Depond, Salon should be served in a tulip-shaped glass instead of a traditional champagne read more...

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Reviews

I love champagne a lot, and Salon is my personal star. This super complex laser high acid wine when they are young, perfect with hot asian food or some nice fat cheese. My best vintage is from 1964 in 1981, it was not even expensive. General with all Champagne, let them take the air for 2-4 hours, they need it for the balance of the flavors. Expensive, yes but in my opinion it´s worth the money.
Salon is rare and unique only 37 vintage in one century i think, and
you lives only one.......


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Wouldn't it be lovely if we could drink Salon Le Mesnil every day? This is an incredibly beautiful, sophisticated, lavishly appointed bubbly with an exquisite blend of aged yeast notes smelling of lightly toasted brioche layered atop scents of vanilla, Meyer lemon, chalk and minerals all in the most seamless and creamy of fashions. Its mousse is smooth but energetic and comes with appropriately pinpoint-sized bubbles. Sporting all the finesse that Blanc de Blancs can manage yet rewardingly deep and rich in flavor, this wine is easily the most impressive bottling in this go-round of world-class read more...


 

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