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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2020 - 2050 |
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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, Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
Rating
96
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2037
Reviewed by
William Kelley
Issue Date
30th Apr 2019
Source
Issue 242 End of April 2019, The Wine Advocate
The superb 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of crushed chalk, lemon oil, crisp green apple, white flowers and brioche. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, with bright acids, a tight-knit core and a brisk mousse, concluding with a long, chalky and bone-dry finish. After the comparatively broad and fleshy 2002, 2004 and 2006 vintages, the 2007 Salon seems to mark a return to a racier, more precise style—though admittedly that's in keeping with the style of the vintage—that makes me anticipate the release of the 2008 all the more eagerly.
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Rating
96+
Release Price
$616.99
Drink Date
2020 - 2040
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
30th Nov 2017
Source
Interim End of November 2017, The Wine Advocate
The 2006 Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut has a shining silver-golden color, the bubbles are tiny and enormously fine—they probably wouldn't stop rising from the bottom of the glass if you left the wine in it instead of drinking it. On the nose, there is a fascinating, pure and fresh bouquet with acacia, chalk, incense and concentrated lemon flavors. The 2006 is mouthfilling, round and elegant on the palate; it is dense and tight but also fresh and cleansing, provided with great finesse, mineral complexity, length and structure. The finish is clear and aromatic, round and well balanced, slightly creamy, very intense, greatly finessed and truly elegant, with stimulating salinity in the aftertaste.
Being restrained and generous at the same time, the 2006 Salon is a great promise rather than the greatest drinking pleasure today. Although I tasted the Salon several times over 36 hours, there is a chalky layer on everything, a taste of a wet sponge, soaked with a lot of chalk for the moment but also ultra-dark chocolate flavors (with at least 80% cacao) and candied lemon and orange zests. The truth or the soul of the 2006 Salon, I guess, is rather indicated in the almost emptied glass, from which ripe, yellow-fleshed fruit aromas (plums!), brioche, marzipan and floral flavors come out, reflecting a perfect ripeness of fruit as well as the great terroir of Le Mesnil. So, please, don't drink the 2006 straight after opening the bottle. Take a good Champagne glass and give the wine a while to breathe and open up. The aging capacity of the 2006 should be tremendous here.
They call the 2006 Salon "a true romantic" and the vintage 2006 "a beautiful, golden one" at Salon. It was September that rescued the vintage with its "cool mornings and glorious days" that continued throughout the harvest, up to October 2nd. "The grapes reached optimum ripeness, giving musts with magnificent sugar levels balanced by fine acidities." The true class of the 2006 Salon will be detected only in years to come, but its talents seem to be tremendous!
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Rating
93+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2036
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
30th Jun 2016
Source
225, The Wine Advocate
The Salon 2004 Blanc de Blancs Brut Le Mesnil follows the famous 2002, and although it comes from a very complicated vintage, it is of excellent quality. It comes from 20 parcels on ten hectares in the Grand Cru. Disgorged in April 2015, the wine shows a great purity and chalky intensity, with white mushrooms and lemon flavors. There is a great finesse and elegance on the palate, which shows a great purity, tension and minerality. This is a pretty young and persistent Blanc de Blancs with a youthful grip and tension. Great purity and freshness.
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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.
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!
You can view all Parker & Suckling reviews in full by clicking on the Parker icon next to the image.
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, Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
Rating
96
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2037
Reviewed by
William Kelley
Issue Date
30th Apr 2019
Source
Issue 242 End of April 2019, The Wine Advocate
The superb 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of crushed chalk, lemon oil, crisp green apple, white flowers and brioche. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, with bright acids, a tight-knit core and a brisk mousse, concluding with a long, chalky and bone-dry finish. After the comparatively broad and fleshy 2002, 2004 and 2006 vintages, the 2007 Salon seems to mark a return to a racier, more precise style—though admittedly that's in keeping with the style of the vintage—that makes me anticipate the release of the 2008 all the more eagerly.
-
Rating
96+
Release Price
$616.99
Drink Date
2020 - 2040
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
30th Nov 2017
Source
Interim End of November 2017, The Wine Advocate
The 2006 Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut has a shining silver-golden color, the bubbles are tiny and enormously fine—they probably wouldn't stop rising from the bottom of the glass if you left the wine in it instead of drinking it. On the nose, there is a fascinating, pure and fresh bouquet with acacia, chalk, incense and concentrated lemon flavors. The 2006 is mouthfilling, round and elegant on the palate; it is dense and tight but also fresh and cleansing, provided with great finesse, mineral complexity, length and structure. The finish is clear and aromatic, round and well balanced, slightly creamy, very intense, greatly finessed and truly elegant, with stimulating salinity in the aftertaste.
Being restrained and generous at the same time, the 2006 Salon is a great promise rather than the greatest drinking pleasure today. Although I tasted the Salon several times over 36 hours, there is a chalky layer on everything, a taste of a wet sponge, soaked with a lot of chalk for the moment but also ultra-dark chocolate flavors (with at least 80% cacao) and candied lemon and orange zests. The truth or the soul of the 2006 Salon, I guess, is rather indicated in the almost emptied glass, from which ripe, yellow-fleshed fruit aromas (plums!), brioche, marzipan and floral flavors come out, reflecting a perfect ripeness of fruit as well as the great terroir of Le Mesnil. So, please, don't drink the 2006 straight after opening the bottle. Take a good Champagne glass and give the wine a while to breathe and open up. The aging capacity of the 2006 should be tremendous here.
They call the 2006 Salon "a true romantic" and the vintage 2006 "a beautiful, golden one" at Salon. It was September that rescued the vintage with its "cool mornings and glorious days" that continued throughout the harvest, up to October 2nd. "The grapes reached optimum ripeness, giving musts with magnificent sugar levels balanced by fine acidities." The true class of the 2006 Salon will be detected only in years to come, but its talents seem to be tremendous!
----
Rating
93+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2036
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
30th Jun 2016
Source
225, The Wine Advocate
The Salon 2004 Blanc de Blancs Brut Le Mesnil follows the famous 2002, and although it comes from a very complicated vintage, it is of excellent quality. It comes from 20 parcels on ten hectares in the Grand Cru. Disgorged in April 2015, the wine shows a great purity and chalky intensity, with white mushrooms and lemon flavors. There is a great finesse and elegance on the palate, which shows a great purity, tension and minerality. This is a pretty young and persistent Blanc de Blancs with a youthful grip and tension. Great purity and freshness.
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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.
