Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Le Mesnil 1996

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BN#176991

Salon

Exploding with aromas and freshness, this new vintage offers breathtaking heights and extraordinary character. The 1996 vintage – at the top of this rare, elite collection – is being compared to the legendary 1928, which is considered one of the greatest vintages in Champagne history – powerful, structured, complex, intensely aromatic – a vintage dreams are made of.

Wine Enthusiast

Bone dry, this is a stunning wine that shows the aging qualities of the 1996 vintage as well as the intensity of Salon. It is packed with acidity and firm green fruits, leaving a twist of lemon and nuts on the finish.

Score: 95. —Roger Voss, November 01, 2006.

Wine Spectator

A deep, vinous style, with understated power and grace. The lemon verbena, toast and honey aromas and flavors are propelled by the well-integrated structure and fine bubbles. There's just a hint of greenness, marking its youthful impetuosity. Has great length. Best from 2010 through 2030.

Score: 95. —Bruce Sanderson, December 31, 2007.