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2013 Salon 'S' Blanc de Blanc 750ml

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99pts Vinous - "The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possess tremendous mid-palate 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 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 days, 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 Champagne from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent."

99 Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 12/2024

A very special vintage for this wine, the 2013 Champagne Salon pours a pale yellow/green-tinged color and has a very pretty nose revealing round, pure notes of citrus blossom, a hint of almond pastry, fresh lemon meringue, and pure pear. But while the nose is expressive, the palate is still coiled and intense, with a pure, driving, chalky texture, power, and length, as well as a great deal of electricity that carries through the palate, with a pinpoint, focused mousse. This is going to be a great wine for collectors and for aging over the coming decades. This wine is singing. Comparing it with the Salon 82 and Salon 83 will be one of the great arguments over the years. 5 grams per liter dosage. (AF)