Champagne Salmon
Brut Meunier Champagne
Champagne, France
Popped and poured and consumed over two days; best on Day 2. 100% Pinot Meunier from Chaumuzy, the wine actually appears almost brassy in color. On Day 1, the wine was tightly wound; a ball of energy with mostly green apple notes, savory minerals and ripping acid. On Day 2 however, the wine had kept its bubbles well and evolved rather dramatically, rounding out a bit to reveal spiced apples, more red than green, with raspberries and minerals that danced across the palate. A massively crushable Champagne with a long finish. An outstanding NV and paired perfectly with the New Year and Mille Bournes. No disgorgement data that I can find on the label.
Popped and poured and consumed over two days; best on Day 2. 100% Pinot Meunier from Chaumuzy, the wine actually appears almost brassy in color. On Day 1, the wine was tightly wound; a ball of energy with mostly green apple notes, savory minerals and ripping acid. On Day 2 however, the wine had kept its bubbles well and evolved rather dramatically, rounding out a bit to reveal spiced apples, more red than green, with raspberries and minerals that danced across the palate. A massively crushable Champagne with a long finish. An outstanding NV and paired perfectly with the New Year and Mille Bournes. No disgorgement data that I can find on the label.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Bright acid, crisp green apple. A bit lean but quite nice.
Bright acid, crisp green apple. A bit lean but quite nice.
Nov 28th, 2018
Very pretty and fun example of meunier
Very pretty and fun example of meunier
Jun 3rd, 2017Pleasant all around, acid was a little lacking. notes of toasted coconut and a touch of molasses sweetness.
Pleasant all around, acid was a little lacking. notes of toasted coconut and a touch of molasses sweetness.
Oct 27th, 2016Marzipan, sea salt, biscotti...good stuff.
Marzipan, sea salt, biscotti...good stuff.
Dec 6th, 2015
Citrus chalk brioche nutty+ Deep flowery Gentle Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M++ Bitterness M Body M Finish M
12.5% Champagne Salmon Meunier Brut @11880, AD, 260129
Citrus chalk brioche nutty+ Deep flowery Gentle Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M++ Bitterness M Body M Finish M
12.5% Champagne Salmon Meunier Brut @11880, AD, 260129
February 13, 2021. Single varietal champagne tasting w/ Caitlin. This is 100% Pinot Meunier. Nice bubbles, citrusy, lemon mostly nice acidity. Probably better w/food, rather than aperitif.
February 13, 2021. Single varietal champagne tasting w/ Caitlin. This is 100% Pinot Meunier. Nice bubbles, citrusy, lemon mostly nice acidity. Probably better w/food, rather than aperitif.
Feb 19th, 2021My first 100% Munier blend and I enjoyed it. It had a great aroma of fruit with the yeasty notes you’d expect, but not too much. A fine bubble as well. Looking forward to trying more from this vintner!
My first 100% Munier blend and I enjoyed it. It had a great aroma of fruit with the yeasty notes you’d expect, but not too much. A fine bubble as well. Looking forward to trying more from this vintner!
Oct 3rd, 2020
Nothing like a little bubbly while prepping dinner
Nothing like a little bubbly while prepping dinner
Jul 12th, 2020
This is a rare 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne that has great crispness and acidity with a pleasant overall rounded flavor profile. Would definitely buy this again
This is a rare 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne that has great crispness and acidity with a pleasant overall rounded flavor profile. Would definitely buy this again
Jul 3rd, 2020