In the pantheon of great Blancs de Blancs, Champagne Salon 2013 stands as a masterly score, written in chalk, flowers and light. A rare cuvée, only the 44th vintage in over a century, it concentrates the singular grace of Mesnil-sur-Oger, that grand cru of the Côte des Blancs where chalk outcrops define a trembling minerality. Single-variety and single-cru, born from the « Jardin Salon » and rigorously selected small parcels, this wine rested 10 years on lees to reach a precisely measured harmony, before a manual disgorgement carried out on request. The Extra Brut dosage (6 g/L) underlines its uprightness without hardening it. Elegance of line, infinitely delicate effervescence, finely cut aromatics, everything here is the art of nuance. For the lover seeking purity as much as the collector, 2013 marries inner power with lingering freshness, the signature of a mythical terroir and a precious savoir-faire.

Blend and winemaking

This Champagne is a Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay of the 2013 vintage, sourced from the grand cru of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Parcel selection is exacting, with a backbone signed by the « Jardin Salon », shaping a crystalline expression of the Côte des Blancs' limestone. A long élevage on fine lees for 10 years brings texture, brightness and complexity while preserving its straight style. The Extra Brut dosage (6 g/L) only trims the structure and magnifies the salinity. The manual disgorgement on request completes the House's exacting standards, ensuring remarkable aromatic precision and intact freshness at opening.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Sparkling and luminous, with golden hues crossed by green highlights, animated by an extremely fine effervescence.
• Nose : A complex bouquet of white flowers, lime blossom and jasmine, caressed by a zest of bergamot and a chalky minerality typical of Mesnil.
• Palate : A pure, taut attack followed by a generous, savoury mid-palate of baked apple, toasted hazelnuts and salted butter caramel. A saline length, sovereign straightness and a very persistent finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 10–12°C in tulip glasses to encourage the development of texture and the precision of the bouquet. A few minutes of aeration before serving reveal floral nuances, the chalky framework and the citrus brilliance. Store the bottle quietly, on its side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. From a vintage selected among only the exceptional years, this Salon 2013 has an exceptional cellaring potential, which will gain complexity and harmony over time without losing the racé freshness that defines its identity.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : caviar, fine oysters, marinated salmon tartlets with citrus.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, simply roasted lobster, pan-seared foie gras.
• Main courses : gently cooked salmon, free-range poultry with truffle, risotto with noble mushrooms.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, aged Parmesan, lightly truffled Brie.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, low-sugar praline-hazelnut entremet.

Occasions to enjoy

The Salon 2013 elevates moments where elegance is invited to the table :

• Celebrate a milestone event with a rare, sought-after bottle.
• Open the proceedings of a gourmet dinner where aromatic precision guides the pairing.
• Offer an exceptional gift to a connoisseur of great terroirs.

Specifications

• Name : Champagne Salon 2013, Blanc de Blancs, Wooden case
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Blanc de Blancs
• Vintage : 2013
• Grape variety : Chardonnay (100%)
• Terroir : Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, grand cru, Côte des Blancs
• Aging : 10 years on fine lees
• Dosage : Extra Brut, 6 g/L
• Disgorgement : Manual, performed on request
• Alcohol by volume : 12.5%
• Cellaring : Exceptional aging potential
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C