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Champagne Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2013

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    Salon's newly released 2013 Blanc de Blancs comes from a challenging growing season that is emerging, at least with respect to the region's top cuvées, as one of the most underestimated vintages of the last 15 years.

    With a dosage just 5.5 grams per litre, the 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil possesses a complex, fruity bouquet mingling aromas of orchard fruit with notions of lemon oil, exotic fruits, spring flowers, almond and hints of menthol and buttery pastry. It's full-bodied, rich and dense, with lively acids.

    Salon's newly released 2013 Blanc de Blancs comes from a challenging growing season that is emerging, at least with respect to the region's top cuvées, as one of the most underestimated vintages of the last 15 years.

    With a dosage just 5.5 grams per litre, the 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil possesses a complex, fruity bouquet mingling aromas of orchard fruit with notions of lemon oil, exotic fruits, spring flowers, almond and hints of menthol and buttery pastry. It's full-bodied, rich and dense, with lively acids.

    Varietal

    Chardonnay

    Country

    France

    Region

    Champagne

    Vintage

    2013

    ABV

    12%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possesses tremendous mid-palate intensity and power from the very first taste. Lemon confit, dried flowers, mint and a touch of brioche appear first, followed by light tropical accents that add an exotic flair. Imagine the sizzling energy of the 2008 and the persistence of 2004, with more mid-palate richness and riper fruit. Two-thousand thirteen was a cool, late ripening year. Harvest started at the beginning of October under sunny, dry days and cool nights, conditions that have not been seen since then. Readers will find a spectacular, modern Salon endowed with tremendous depth and very little of the youthful austerity that once defined Champagnes from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter of dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent.

    — Vinous, 99 Points.

    The first impression upon release in September 2023 is of surprisingly open, welcoming fragrance for young Salon; orange cream, floral honey and lemon peel, backed up with delicate browned pastry, milky oyster and nut oil complexity that speaks of the long lees ageing. It is taut rather than austere, with a delicate, even level of flesh on its rigid bones as the classic chalky marine squeeze of Le Mesnil takes hold and propels a long, detailed lemon peel finish. This could prove a classic Salon given considerable patience.

    — Decanter, 97 Points.

    At the moment, disarmingly open and approachable (Didier Depond compares 2013 to 1983 in this respect and expects it to close down in 18–24 months). Subtle biscuit notes on the nose, creamy on the palate with masses of concentration and many layers of texture. Fine mousse with a savoury/salty edge freshening up the finish. Plenty of driving acidity underneath but not at all unbalanced. Clearly a very long future ahead and I suspect it will need to be cellared for at least 5 years if not enjoyed in the first flush of ‘youth’!

    — Andy Howard MW, JancisRobinson.com, Tasted 2023, 18.5+.

    Champagne Salon

    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.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Browned Pastry, Orange Cream, Floral Honey

    Orange cream, floral honey and lemon peel, backed up with delicate browned pastry, milky oyster and nut oil complexity that speaks of the long lees ageing.

    PALATE
    Creamy, Fine Mousse, Salty Edge

    Full-bodied, rich and dense, with lively acids, notably complex and incisive.

    FINISH
    Taut, Lemon Peel, Chalky

    Fine mousse with a savoury/salty edge freshening up the finish.

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