Twenty Years of Salon

The Bristol - Chicago IL
Tasted Monday, October 17, 2016 by Burgundy Al with 508 views

Flight 1 - Welcome Wines (2 Notes)

Flight 2 - Salon in "Classic" Vintages (2 Notes)

  • 1995 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Flawed

    France, Champagne

    The rare bottle of corked Champagne. In 88/95 flight, paired expecting both to be classically structured, but this flight didn't quite pan out.

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  • 1988 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    Lots of bottle variation over the years. Tonight's bottle was ok, but certainly not in the top 50%. Moderately oxidized with caramelized apple throughout. Best when first poured, then much less interesting after 20 minutes in glass. Others liked this more. In 88/95 flight, paired expecting both to be classically structured, but this flight didn't quite pan out. (Note: this was the 2nd underperforming bottle I have had from this same source, and think they may all have had storage issues before being purchased.)

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Flight 3 - Some Older Salon (3 Notes)

Flight 4 - Salon in Young, Superstar Vintages (2 Notes)

Flight 5 - Younger, Approachable Vintages of Salon (2 Notes)

  • 1999 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    Served alongside 97. A very odd wine in several ways. First, this was very reductive to start, which I find very rare with Champagne. Sulfur dissipated after 20-30 minutes, then it seemed much ripe than I recall from before. Dried mango and other tropical hints (atypical for Salon and this vintage), but then with good structure bringing back balance from the middle forward.

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  • 1997 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    Served alongside the 99. Apple and lemon, moderately ripe. Good power, balance and length. Very good now.

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