Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2012 Champagne Salon

French Secret Cellar ・ Salon Cuvée S 2012

C12SP1891

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1btl. 750ml

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This elegant prestige cuvée resonates with a profound presence and a sense of tension. The deep fruitiness born from the exceptional ripeness of the 2012 vintage is quietly complemented by the refined minerality characteristic of Salon. The aroma, woven with white flowers, brioche, and lemon peel, is the pinnacle of purity. This bottle, combining nobility and energy, embodies the brilliance of long-term aging. It will transform special moments into everlasting memories.

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Tasting notes
Fine bubbles rise gently, forming a pure aroma of lemon peel, white flowers, chamomile and crushed seashell minerals.

In the mouth, the taut acidity and dense texture are in perfect harmony, and the hard minerals and the richness of the fruit brought about by the ripeness of the 2012 vintage create a layered finish.

The nuances of brioche emerge over time, creating a classic salon style that is both sophisticated and powerfully energetic.

Pairing
Pan-fried lobster with lemon butter sauce
Flounder meunière with capers and browned butter
Caviar Blini

Production

Production area: Cote des Blancs, Champagne
Vineyard: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (single village)
Harvest year: 2012 (an excellent vintage with high ripeness and concentration)
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, no malolactic fermentation
Aging: Aged in bottle for over 10 years
Dosage: Very dry (estimated around 4–5 g/L)

Press review

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley): 98+ points
James Suckling: 98 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 97 points
Decanter (Yohan Castaing): 99 points
Wine Spectator: 95 points
Wine Enthusiast: 99 points
La Revue du Vin de France: 98 points (Coup de Coeur)
Jeb Dunnuck: 98+ points