{"id":5003149508644,"title":"Champagne Salon Oenotheque 2008 Salon Le Mesnil Set","handle":"champagne-salon-oenotheque-2008-salon-le-mesnil-set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase, Includes: 1 Magnum 2008 vintage, 2 bottles 2007 vintage, 2 bottles 2006 vintage, 2 bottles 2004 vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFour vintages, four personalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith 2008, Salon achieved a vintage known as a “Dream”, while “Light” shone forth from the 2007. The 2006 was fondly called the “Romantic” vintage, followed on from 2004’s “Serenity”. Brought together at a single disgorgement in January 2019 the two bottles of the 2004 vintage, two from 2006 and two from 2007, are stamped “2019 edition”, to distinguish them from earlier releases. The 2008 magnum is no exception and fulfils Aimé Salon’s great dream of creating a unique collection of Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2008, The Dream \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the glass, Salon 2008 is the epitome of Salon – diaphanous, yellow diamond glinting with green rays; on the nose its aromatic depth is powerfully redolent of the earth, heralding on the palate that sense of balance and structural firmness that will allow the wine to develop its full complexity. There is a driving sense of stone here, a heightened minerality, its chalky acidity first drying then mouthwatering, slender and rapier-fine to the end of time.\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntonio Galloni\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2007, Shining Light \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bubbles are fine, quick: the very essence of Salon 2007 in all its dynamic luminous energy. In the glass, aromas form a moving backdrop, fresh and bright as sunrise: lemon, lime, yuzu, then green apple, a hint of smoked tea and fresh herbs on wet stone. The palate is focused on backbone and purity: this is the terroir of Le Mesnil taking centre stage, displaying its unique rigour and stony imprint.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2006, The Romantic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst of all, just wait. Once Salon 2006 has been uncorked, leave it a little while, to breathe, to open out. Then, just look at it: its shimmering golden colour, glinting silver and green. The never-ending bubbles, so tiny, setting free the familiar bewitching scents of Salon in its first flush. Notes of white flowers, citrus zest, lightly toasted brioche. Then the glass fills magically with autumnal tones, fresh hazelnuts, praline, dried apricot, ripe yellow fruits. A romantic of the highest order, Salon 2006 embodies the carefree spirit of youth, tempered by experience. And there lies its true enigma and charm. To know restraint but be generous, to combine lightness with solidity.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Enthusiast)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2004, The Quiet Vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClean and lively on the attack, the wine’s intense freshness and minerality deliver on its aromatic promise – an impressive nose with notes of minerals, gunflint, stones, smoked tea, just a touch of mint. Taut and edgy in the mouth, the wine is all purity and fine acidity. The wine becomes rounder as it airs in the glass, revealing a beautiful vinosity, the curve counter-balancing its acidity to perfection. And on the finish, the merest hint of bitterness, the signature of so many truly great wines.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-07T12:50:39-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-07T12:50:37-05:00","vendor":"Champagne Salon","type":"Sparkling","tags":["100 WE","98 JS","99 JS","BF15%OFF","CM15%OFF","Country_France","Region_Champagne","Winery_Champagne Salon"],"price":1125000,"price_min":1125000,"price_max":1125000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32506424098852,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PAC001","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Champagne Salon Oenotheque 2008 Salon Le Mesnil Set","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1125000,"weight":9979,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"PAC001","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/salon_1_1.jpg?v=1607363440"],"featured_image":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/salon_1_1.jpg?v=1607363440","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7745873182756,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.042,"height":708,"width":738,"src":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/salon_1_1.jpg?v=1607363440"},"aspect_ratio":1.042,"height":708,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/salon_1_1.jpg?v=1607363440","width":738}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase, Includes: 1 Magnum 2008 vintage, 2 bottles 2007 vintage, 2 bottles 2006 vintage, 2 bottles 2004 vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFour vintages, four personalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith 2008, Salon achieved a vintage known as a “Dream”, while “Light” shone forth from the 2007. The 2006 was fondly called the “Romantic” vintage, followed on from 2004’s “Serenity”. Brought together at a single disgorgement in January 2019 the two bottles of the 2004 vintage, two from 2006 and two from 2007, are stamped “2019 edition”, to distinguish them from earlier releases. The 2008 magnum is no exception and fulfils Aimé Salon’s great dream of creating a unique collection of Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2008, The Dream \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the glass, Salon 2008 is the epitome of Salon – diaphanous, yellow diamond glinting with green rays; on the nose its aromatic depth is powerfully redolent of the earth, heralding on the palate that sense of balance and structural firmness that will allow the wine to develop its full complexity. There is a driving sense of stone here, a heightened minerality, its chalky acidity first drying then mouthwatering, slender and rapier-fine to the end of time.\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntonio Galloni\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2007, Shining Light \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bubbles are fine, quick: the very essence of Salon 2007 in all its dynamic luminous energy. In the glass, aromas form a moving backdrop, fresh and bright as sunrise: lemon, lime, yuzu, then green apple, a hint of smoked tea and fresh herbs on wet stone. The palate is focused on backbone and purity: this is the terroir of Le Mesnil taking centre stage, displaying its unique rigour and stony imprint.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2006, The Romantic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst of all, just wait. Once Salon 2006 has been uncorked, leave it a little while, to breathe, to open out. Then, just look at it: its shimmering golden colour, glinting silver and green. The never-ending bubbles, so tiny, setting free the familiar bewitching scents of Salon in its first flush. Notes of white flowers, citrus zest, lightly toasted brioche. Then the glass fills magically with autumnal tones, fresh hazelnuts, praline, dried apricot, ripe yellow fruits. A romantic of the highest order, Salon 2006 embodies the carefree spirit of youth, tempered by experience. And there lies its true enigma and charm. To know restraint but be generous, to combine lightness with solidity.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Enthusiast)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalon 2004, The Quiet Vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClean and lively on the attack, the wine’s intense freshness and minerality deliver on its aromatic promise – an impressive nose with notes of minerals, gunflint, stones, smoked tea, just a touch of mint. Taut and edgy in the mouth, the wine is all purity and fine acidity. The wine becomes rounder as it airs in the glass, revealing a beautiful vinosity, the curve counter-balancing its acidity to perfection. And on the finish, the merest hint of bitterness, the signature of so many truly great wines.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}