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Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2012 Champagne Salon

Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2012 Champagne Salon

Salon Cuvée S 2012

砕いた貝殻のミネラル、静かな緊張。

シャルドネ100%で仕込まれるプレステージ・キュヴェ。きめ細やかな泡が静かに立ちのぼり、レモンピール、白い花、カモミール、砕いた貝殻を思わせるミネラルが純度の高いアロマを形づくります。張りのある酸と緻密なテクスチャーが調和し、硬質なミネラルと2012年の熟度がもたらす果実の厚みが重層的な余韻へ。オマール海老のポワレやキャビアとともに、特別な瞬間に。

Item code

C12SP1891

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

Sparkling

Region

Champagne

Appellation

Champagne

Vintage

2012

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol

12.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

8–10°C

Recommended glass

Champagne tulip glass (a flute also works)

Tasting note

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.

Food pairing

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

Winemaking & technical data

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)

Scores & awards

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