Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay

9.5369 ratings
9.5151 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
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Mike R
9.8

WOTN for sure

WOTN for sure

Oct 13th, 2022
Mike Saviage

Night 1 of WineBoyz Wineapalooza. I hosted a pre-game before dinner at La Belena in Carmel, and opened two champagnes to kick off the blowout weekend our wine group has set up. This has a straw gold color. Vibrant with great energy in the glass. Chablis-like nose. Notes of citrus, wet river stone, vanilla, some iodine. Chalky with nice salinity in the mouth. Great, long-lasting finish. Got better with an hour of air. Killer juice. 96+

Night 1 of WineBoyz Wineapalooza. I hosted a pre-game before dinner at La Belena in Carmel, and opened two champagnes to kick off the blowout weekend our wine group has set up. This has a straw gold color. Vibrant with great energy in the glass. Chablis-like nose. Notes of citrus, wet river stone, vanilla, some iodine. Chalky with nice salinity in the mouth. Great, long-lasting finish. Got better with an hour of air. Killer juice. 96+

Mar 26th, 2022
Alberto Cdm

Fresco e ottimo ma da un Salon mi aspetto oltre. Comunque nulla da recriminare

Fresco e ottimo ma da un Salon mi aspetto oltre. Comunque nulla da recriminare

Apr 16th, 2021
Mark Royer

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Dec 21st, 2019
Justin Bothur

Laser energy, crystalline salinity, citrus fruit, vibrancy, soft brioche notes. Lovely.

Laser energy, crystalline salinity, citrus fruit, vibrancy, soft brioche notes. Lovely.

Sep 26th, 2019
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 1999 Salon ‘S Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne is a magical wine that is sinfully good at twenty years of age. Disgorged in 2011 this wine leads the way with an extraordinarily good nose of salted praline with shades of wet stone, damp earth and bright citrus fruits that all mingle marvelously in the glass. The silky mousse captivates the senses. Bright green apple and kumquat flavors connect with diatomaceous earth, and shades of white truffle on the palate. The freshness here is quite extraordinary. While delightful now, this one of a kind Champagne will provide drinking satisfaction for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2039- 97

The 1999 Salon ‘S Blanc de Blancs’ Champagne is a magical wine that is sinfully good at twenty years of age. Disgorged in 2011 this wine leads the way with an extraordinarily good nose of salted praline with shades of wet stone, damp earth and bright citrus fruits that all mingle marvelously in the glass. The silky mousse captivates the senses. Bright green apple and kumquat flavors connect with diatomaceous earth, and shades of white truffle on the palate. The freshness here is quite extraordinary. While delightful now, this one of a kind Champagne will provide drinking satisfaction for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2039- 97

Jul 2nd, 2019
Henrik Poulsen

Insanely fresh and vibrant.
I wouldn’t touch this for another few years. Great potential.

Insanely fresh and vibrant.
I wouldn’t touch this for another few years. Great potential.

Jan 27th, 2019
Ryan Mullins

Super oxidative and crazy tasty

Super oxidative and crazy tasty

Jan 24th, 2018
Conrad Green

Very sweet and pretty at the front. Soft citrus and a mellow salinity with hints of oyster shells. Pretty and open. For salon very un-steely. From mag

Very sweet and pretty at the front. Soft citrus and a mellow salinity with hints of oyster shells. Pretty and open. For salon very un-steely. From mag

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2020
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.6

Closest to heaven one can find in a Blanc de Blancs. Ephemeral in identity and assured in longevity. An unbelievable classic that can only be understood through experience. Consumed the 1999. Glorious.

Closest to heaven one can find in a Blanc de Blancs. Ephemeral in identity and assured in longevity. An unbelievable classic that can only be understood through experience. Consumed the 1999. Glorious.

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2016