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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Champagne (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2020 - 2050 |
After a series of vintages known as “Shining Light” (2007), “Romantic” (2006) and “Serenity” (2004) now comes “Dream” vintage 2008. A dream of a vintage in every respect!
With a production of only 8,000 magnums, it was the smallest vintage ever, but at the same time the best ever. The quality of 2008 is on par with the mythical Salon vintages 1982, 1966 and 1928, but is expected to far exceed them. Salon skipped 2009, 2010 and 2011, because the quality of the vintage did not meet their high standards. In the 20th century, only 37 vintages were made, which is very unusual. In the 21st century, five vintages have been made, namely 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and this magnificent 2008.
Never before has a champagne reached this level of perfection, complexity, balance and charm. For the first time in its existence, Salon was produced exclusively in magnums. The edition is limited to 8,000 magnums. The reason for this is that the maturation in this format is slower and more subtle than in regular bottles. And that means the quality and complexity will only increase in the years to come.
Given the exceptional character of this 2008 vintage and its exclusivity, it was decided to market it in a monumental wooden box together with no less than 3 other vintages of this exceptional wine. The Salon 2004, 2006 and 2007 (2 bottles each). Especially for the occasion, Salon disgorged these vintages – of which two bottles were added each – much later. This means that the champagnes have matured on the lees for much longer than previously disgorged versions and therefore have even more complexity and depth of flavour. To avoid confusion, these bottles are provided with the “2019 Edition” label. A collector’s item for the true champagne lover!
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Contents of the Salon Oenotheque Case Magnum 2008:
- 1 Magnum Salon 2008 -- 100/100 (vinous media)
- 2 bottles of Salon 2004 (edition 2019) -- 97/100 (vinous media)
- 2 bottles of Salon 2006 (edition 2019) -- 96/100 (vinous media)
- 2 bottles of Salon 2007 (edition 2019) -- 97/100 (vinous media)
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Appellation | Champagne (Appellation) |
| Winery | Salon |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2020 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Fresh, Mineral, Tense, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
The intention of Aimé Eugène Salon was to create a mythical wine from the beginning: one vintage, one plot, one cru and one grape from one village, namely Mesnil-sur-Oger. Only 37 millésimés were made in the 20th century. Five Millésimés have been created in the 21st century. Only the years 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and the grandiose 2008 were worth being released on.
Salon is a Champagne producer based in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France). It is known for producing some of the world's most exclusive and sought-after Champagnes. Founded in 1911 by Eugène-Aimé Salon, the house has a very distinctive focus on producing exceptional Blanc de Blancs Champagnes of one vintage, made exclusively from Chardonnay. Champagne Salon is the sister house of Delamotte, located a little further away. Both houses have the same director Didier Depond and cellar master Michel Fauconnet. In the 1920s and 1930s, this was the personal Champagne of the extremely wealthy Monsieur Salon. The Champagne was only served at his home, or in the Parisian eatery Maxim's, where he frequented.
Champagne enthusiast Aimé Salon initially created Champagne Salon just for himself and his closest friends. The grape variety he was going to use was only Chardonnay, from the Grand Cru Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger. The Vinification of course is the Méthode traditionnelle. The Salon does not undergo malolactic fermentation, remains on the lees for a very long time and receives a very small dosage. Salon has enormous maturing potential and is therefore an ideal champagne to keep and can mature for up to 40 years. Due to its limited production and high quality, Salon Champagne is usually quite expensive and difficult to find. It has built a reputation as a symbol of luxury and excellence in the world of Champagne, and is a preferred choice for special occasions and celebrations among those who appreciate the finest wines.
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