Champagne Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blanc 2007

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.