Product Description
The Champagne Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2007 is a rare and radiant expression of the finest Chardonnay from the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. As the 41st release from this tiny and exceptional house, the 2007 vintage embodies the purest form of Blanc de Blancs, revealing all the hallmark characteristics of Salon’s iconic style—elegance, delicacy, and power beneath the surface.
A largely warm year with unexpected weather challenges, 2007 was marked by a cool summer and a perfectly timed harvest, resulting in grapes of exceptional ripeness and balance. Didier Depond, the inimitable President of Salon, has described this vintage as “une lumière vive”—a shining light—and it’s easy to see why. The wine is bright, uplifting, and filled with vitality, offering a radiant quality that stands out even amongst Salon’s storied history of exceptional releases.
This Blanc de Blancs Champagne presents a delicate-decadent fragrance, a refined texture, and an unforgettable purity. On release, it is fruit-forward and expressive, showing bright citrus and mineral notes that will evolve beautifully over the next decades. Over time, it transforms into a more complex and harmonious champagne, with dried fruit character—think orange, lemon, and dried grass—adding layers of richness. Aged for ten years on the lees before disgorgement, the 2007 Salon has the potential to age gracefully for decades, offering a fresh, complex profile that will continue to captivate through 2050 and beyond.
Maker
Founded in 1905 by Aimé Salon, Domaine Salon is one of the most prestigious and iconic champagne houses in the world. Located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Salon produces one of the finest and most sought-after expressions of Blanc de Blancs Champagne. The house's approach is unique—Salon produces only one wine, a 100% Chardonnay Champagne, made exclusively from grapes sourced from its meticulously cared-for, one-hectare vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
Salon’s singular focus on quality and precision has made it an exceptional house in the Champagne world. Under the leadership of Didier Depond, President of Champagne Salon, the house continues to produce only the most exceptional vintages, crafting a Champagne that is the epitome of purity, elegance, and finesse. Each bottle of Salon reflects the best of the Le Mesnil terroir, with grapes harvested only in the finest years and aged for a minimum of ten years in the cellar. Salon is the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, creating a Champagne that is as timeless as it is extraordinary.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Domaine Salon is built upon a singular vision: to produce a Champagne that reflects the purest expression of Chardonnay from the renowned terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. This vision is realised through meticulous vineyard management, hand-selecting only the best grapes from the estate’s one-hectare vineyard, and crafting the wine with minimal intervention. Salon's commitment to creating a Champagne that showcases the essence of the terroir is unmatched, and every vintage is produced with the highest standards of quality and precision.
Salon’s philosophy embraces purity in all aspects of its winemaking. The house produces a single vintage of Blanc de Blancs Champagne only in exceptional years, with each bottle being aged for a minimum of ten years in the cool, damp cellars of the Maison. This extended lees ageing allows the Champagne to develop a richness and complexity that is unmatched, while retaining its signature brightness and freshness. The result is a Champagne that is both delicate and powerful, with a structure that allows it to age gracefully and evolve over time. Salon is a true reflection of the history, craftsmanship, and elegance that define the world of fine Champagne.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Floral, Citrus, Freshness
Bright aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, and orange blossom, with hints of dried grass and minerality.
Palate
Citrus, Mineral, Textural
Crisp citrus flavours of orange and lemon, balanced by a creamy texture and fine minerality.
Finish
Long, Elegant, Dried Fruits
A long, persistent finish with notes of dried orange peel and lemon zest, leaving a fresh and complex impression.
Reviews + Accolades
This legendary Champagne, only produced in exceptional years, comes from the village of Le Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs. It is made from 100% Chardonnay and aged for many years before release. Its minerality, concentration and beautiful fruit are still astonishingly young and deserve further aging. Drink from 2020. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast - 99 Points
The superb 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of crushed chalk, lemon oil, crisp green apple, white flowers and brioche. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, with bright acids, a tight-knit core and a brisk mousse, concluding with a long, chalky and bone-dry finish. After the comparatively broad and fleshy 2002, 2004 and 2006 vintages, the 2007 Salon seems to mark a return to a racier, more precise style—though admittedly that's in keeping with the style of the vintage—that makes me anticipate the release of the 2008 all the more eagerly. Drink 2020 - 2037 - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate - 96 points
Such an impressive wine for the detail in every respect. The nose delivers fresh lemon and grapefruit peel, together with white, stony minerals and very, very fresh and light pastry notes. Some grilled hazelnuts, too. The palate is super fine, supple and crisp with attractive, dry, salty minerals on the finish that holds super long, fine and focused. Elegant citrus and light brioche to close. Drink or hold. - James Suckling - 97 points
The Finer Details
Style - Champagne
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Vintage - 2007
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12%
Closure - Cork
