The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possesses tremendous midpalate intensity and power from the very first taste. Lemon confit, dried flowers, mint and a touch of brioche appear first, followed by light tropical accents that add an exotic flair. Imagine the sizzling energy of the 2008 and the persistence of 2004, with more mid-palate richness and riper fruit. Two-thousand thirteen was a cool, late ripening year. Harvest started at the beginning of October under sunny, dry days and cool nights, conditions that have not been seen since then. Readers will find a spectacular, modern Salon endowed with tremendous depth and very little of the youthful austerity that once defined Champagnes from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter of dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent. Drinking window: 2023-2043. Score - 99. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Nov. 30, 2023)
Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne 2013
Champagne
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Release Date:
- April 4, 2024
- 750 mL bottle
- Alcohol/Vol:
- 12%
- Made In:
- Champagne, France
- By:
- Champagne Delamotte
- Sweetness Descriptor:
- XD - Extra Dry
- Style:
- Rich & Complex
- Varietal:
- Champagne
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