This vintage Blanc de Blancs, crafted from top-quality parcels in the Côte des Blancs, pays tribute to Louis Salmon, the brother of Elisabeth Salmon who was deeply dedicated to the nuances of winemaking. It boasts exceptional purity and a strong mineral profile.
Expertly crafted blend of high-quality Chardonnay sourced from premium grand cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region, including Cramant for its mineral notes, Chouilly for its precision, Avize for its intensity, and Mesnil-sur-Oger for its strength and ageability, resulting in a perfectly balanced and elegant wine.
"The 2012 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a gorgeous Champagne. Lemon confit, spice, baked apple tart, chamomile and dried flowers are all nicely amplified. The 2012 was done 75% in tank and 25% in oak, with most of the lots undergoing malolactic fermentation. There's a feeling of reserve in the 2012 that is quite appealing. This edition is terrific, but it also needs time to be at its best. I would be in no rush to open this. Low yields and a year beset by frost, hail, heavy rain, mildew and sunburn at various times produced a rich Champagne. The blend of sites in Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant and Oiry works so well. Dosage is 3.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: first trimester 2023."
97 points - Vinous