Veuve Clicquot - Ponsardin - Yellow Label - Brut
- NV
- 75cl
- Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Robert Parker (RP) points 95
- Vinous points
Salon 'S' Le Mesnil - Blanc de Blancs
Vintage
2015
Size
75cl
Price
€1,381.20 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Released ahead of the 2014 rendition and originating from a dry, sunny growing season, Salon’s 2015 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil, disgorged in spring 2025 with a dosage of six grams per liter, follows in the footsteps of 2013, continuing a run of releases that are friendly from the start, without the austere edge that has often characterized this cuvée in the past. It expresses itself from the glass with a deep bouquet of orange peel, linden and freshly baked bread mingled with notes of lemon confit and subtle hints of lychee and mango. Full-bodied, concentrated and broad, it is fleshy and charming, with a generous core of fruit underpinned by ripe yet racy acidity and enlivened by a pillowy mousse, before concluding with a long, saline finish. This is a structured, open-knit Salon that carries a similar substance to its two immediate predecessors and will not disappoint those who choose to open it in its youth, despite my strong recommendation to cellar it for at least a decade, if not longer, as I anticipate it will follow a comparable evolutionary trajectory to the 1990 rendition.
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About this sparkling wine
Salon 'S' Le Mesnil is a prestigious Champagne producer located in the renowned Le Mesnil-sur-Oger village in the Champagne region of France. With a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1911, Salon 'S' Le Mesnil has become synonymous with exceptional quality and elegance in the world of Champagne.
The story of Salon 'S' Le Mesnil begins with its founder, Eugène-Aimé Salon, a visionary man who had a deep passion for Champagne. He had a clear vision of creating a Champagne that would be the epitome of finesse and purity, and he dedicated his life to achieving this goal. Salon 'S' Le Mesnil was his ultimate expression of this vision.
What sets Salon 'S' Le Mesnil apart from other Champagne producers is its exclusive focus on producing Blanc de Blancs Champagne. This means that all the wines produced by Salon 'S' Le Mesnil are made solely from Chardonnay grapes, which are known for their elegance and finesse. This unique approach allows Salon 'S' Le Mesnil to create Champagnes that are characterized by their exceptional purity, freshness, and complexity.
The production process at Salon 'S' Le Mesnil is meticulous and precise, ensuring that every bottle of Champagne is of the highest quality. The grapes used in the production are carefully selected from the best vineyards in the Le Mesnil-sur-Oger village, where the Chardonnay grapes thrive in the chalky soils and cool climate. The grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed to extract the purest juice, which is then fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruitiness.
After the initial fermentation, the wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle, a process known as the traditional method or méthode champenoise. This second fermentation creates the characteristic bubbles in Champagne and adds complexity and depth to the wines. The wines are then aged on their lees for an extended period, allowing them to develop their unique flavors and aromas.
The result of this meticulous production process is a range of exceptional Blanc de Blancs Champagnes that showcase the true essence of Salon 'S' Le Mesnil. The Champagnes are characterized by their pale golden color, delicate bubbles, and complex aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers, and brioche. On the palate, they are elegant and
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Producer
Salon
Salon is a Champagne house based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs, one of Champagne's most prestigious villages for Chardonnay cultivation. Founded in 1911 by Eugène-Aimé Salon, the house operates under a unique…
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Region
Champagne
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