Chouilly, Côte Des Blancs

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2007

Quite light lemon yellow , quite difficult to judge the perlage in this glass but apparently fine and persistent, though on the palate the bubbles are quite discreet in nature . On the nose this is quite aromatic and rich with toasted lemon sherbet , sea shell , camomile and some buttered brioche . On the palate this also shows good richness and density , with more of the lemon peel , chalky , oyster shell character , with some buttered brioche notes on the finish . This is quite intense and long on the palate , though the perlage does subside quite a lot it is integrated. Fresh chalky acidity. Very much shows like a grand cru white Burgundy with bubbles. Still quite youthful and fresh but showing well , energetic but focused . From now and over the next 10 or so years . — 6 days ago

Tom, Jan and 6 others liked this

Pierre Moncuit

Millésime Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Champagne

We had the 2012 and it was fabulous. All the purity and grace of grand cru Chardonnay, with elegant depth from the honey and nut overtones that age brings. This was a wonderful experience. (Pro tip: Please don’t drink it too cold: you’ll miss so many of the flavors!) — a month ago

Pierre Péters

Les Chétillons Cuvée Spéciale Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2016

Very bright and fresh. Lemon and limestone. Salinity and pop. Going. Excellent — 2 months ago

Steve Pollack
with Steve
Douglas, Bob and 10 others liked this

Jacques Selosse

Lieux Dits Les Carelles Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Disg. 2/14 (07 base)…Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s particularly special to have with some bottle age. It’s absolutely as stunning as hoped—rich and powerful with crazy depth to its layers with a deep, complex core of caramelized orchard fruit, roasted nuts, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced, chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just stays with you. A BdB benchmark, legendary bubbles. — 13 days ago

Tom, Dave and 7 others liked this

Delamotte

Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Pale golden yellow.
Hazel nutty, brioche and yeasty. Beautiful crispness, acidity and mouthfeel.
I can’t afford Salon everyday but I will drink Delamotte as often as possible.
— a month ago

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Delamotte

Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger Brut Champagne Blend 2018

What a treat. Salons 2nd Cru if you will. This balnc de blancs is more balanced than most I’ve tried and a delight with seafood. — 3 months ago

Paul, Deborah and 6 others liked this

Suenen

Oiry Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

The quality of the entry level bottling from Suenen has improved tremendously. Beautiful bubbles. — 20 days ago

Dave, Bob and 3 others liked this

Veuve Fourny & Fils

Grande Réserve Brut a Vertus 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Had a glass in Champaign. Rude, rustic, woody and sensitive. — a month ago

Diebolt-Vallois

Fleur de Passion à Cramant Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2013

One of the stars of the evening. Never had this before, but now this is on my radar :). Exceptionally complex but clean flavor profile that hits all the right spots. Wow — 2 months ago

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Pierre Péters

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Base year of the blend: 2021.
Disgorgement date: 2024-01-19.
OF No: L01E2102
— 3 months ago

Dick, Aravind and 7 others liked this