The 2013 Salon champagne, available here in magnum format, embodies the excellence of a unique vintage, a single grape variety and an exceptional terroir. With its delicate aromas and heightened minerality, it is a legendary cuvée.
The production of Salon 2013 champagne
The 2013 Salon cuvée is an exceptional Blanc de Blancs, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs, and more specifically from the famous Le Mesnil-sur-Oger vineyard. This terroir, renowned for its pure chalk and ideal exposure, gives the grapes unparalleled minerality and finesse. The vinification follows precise traditional methods, without malolactic fermentation, in order to preserve the freshness and expression of the vintage. The long aging on lees, characteristic of Salon, allows the champagne to develop remarkable aromatic complexity while maintaining a refined elegance. Bottled in magnums, this prestigious format accentuates the wine's aging potential and enhances its evolution.
The 2013 vintage
The 2013 vintage in the Côte des Blancs, and particularly in Mesnil-sur-Oger, was marked by a late growing cycle. After a cool, rainy spring, the summer was glorious, allowing the vines to benefit from maximum sunshine, with sunny days and little rainfall. The autumn harvest produced Chardonnays of exceptional maturity, offering lively freshness and rare aromatic intensity. The grapes harvested from this iconic terroir revealed typical characteristics, combining mineral tension and floral complexity, which define the 2013 Salon cuvée.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Salon 2013 reveals a sparkling color with golden hues, enhanced by green highlights that testify to its youth and liveliness.
Nose
On the nose, this champagne offers a delicate aromatic palette with notes of white flowers, jasmine, lime blossom, and a hint of bergamot zest, underscored by the typical minerality of Mesnil.
Palate
On the palate, the balance is perfect, combining restrained power with vibrant freshness. Flavors of baked apple, toasted hazelnuts, and salted butter caramel express themselves with a silky roundness and an elegant saline finish.
Serving suggestions
- Vanilla scallop tartare
- Blini with salmon roe
- Foie gras cromesquis
- Sea bass in salt crust
- Poached turbot with white butter sauce
- Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms
- Breton shortbread with lemon cream
- Citrus millefeuille
- Pear and caramel tartlet
The price of a magnum of the 2013 Salon vintage
The price of a magnum of Salon 2013 is 3 499,96 £GB. This price reflects the exclusivity of a champagne made from a single vineyard, a single grape variety and a single year. Each magnum is a work of art, carefully crafted to satisfy lovers of great champagnes.
Reviews of the Salon 2013 vintage
Connoisseurs praise the Salon 2013 vintage for its aromatic precision and remarkable minerality. Many appreciate its evolution in magnum, which accentuates its complexity and finesse. Check out the reviews of the Salon 2013 vintage to discover the feedback from champagne lovers.
Storing this champagne
The Salon 2013 magnum should be stored in optimal conditions: away from light, in a cool place with a stable temperature of around 55°F. Its format offers exceptional aging potential, allowing the champagne to improve for several decades.
