2006 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

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  11/22/2023 - Topper wrote: 96 Points

  This is the first from a 6-pack and I’d say it has entered properly into its drinking window and while it has many years ahead of it, there is no shame in popping one now. There will be scads of tasting notes on this so I won’t bore you with the flavor profile, just to say that this bubbly is all about precision and balance. Not a hair out of place. I feel lucky to have this in the cellar.

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  10/19/2023 - aquacongas wrote: 92 Points

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  The weakest champagne I've ever had. No length and deepness. 2006 will be not my vintage. Normally you have concentration this time feels thin and too short. 92-93

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  6/6/2023 - csimm wrote: 96 Points

  TOP SHELF WINE WEEKEND: If a Sade smoooooth operator kind of vibe is what you long for in your Champagne, then bust out this charming bewitcher and let the good times roll. This highwire act gets a ton of points for its death-defying balance, with seemingly no way to ever conceive taking a misstep in its execution. It’s not a powerhouse, nor one of those spider monkeys that springs on to the palate with spritely strength. Instead, the 2006 Salon impresses for its poise and captivating flavor distribution; a class act all the way through. Deeply pitched lemon, almond skin, bruised pear, and a subtle salinity that casually sauntered through the delivery, the profile of the Salon was much downier and yeastier than the 2008 Egly, 2013 Cristal, and Selosse Substance served beside it.
  
  This behaved similarly to a 2006 Krug I recently had a couple of weeks ago, though the Salon is slightly less oxidative and rich by comparison. 2006 seems to be a year worth drinking in the nearer term, as this Salon certainly presents as ready and willing to please any partygoer looking to sample its wares (which of course is every partygoer). I personally long for a bit more cut on the back end of my Champagne, but there is absolutely no questioning the sheer superior quality of this top shelf specimen. I count myself lucky to have been able to get in on a pour.

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  5/27/2023 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Memorial Day Weekend, Day 1: Inglourious Basterds: Nose of clear, clean herbal and stone notes, round and ripe yellow fruits with a nice juiciness and citrusy crispness. There is also gentle and subtle honey here as well.
  
  Flavors of clean and pulverized prickly stone with an awesome effervescence. Pure but subtle fresh white fruits, and hints of yeast.
  
  First time enjoying this and this definitely showed up well.

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  5/27/2023 - I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Wild and Crazy Memorial Weekend - Saturday (Chris' Castle aka Melissa's Manor): OK...let me start by saying this was a stupid, crazy tasting, which started out with a Champagne flight that was mind-blowing! I mean 4 ultra premium Champagnes where a stunning 2013 Cristal took 4th place....yes, even typing that blows my mind!
  
  So what were the 4 Champagnes you ask? Well, if you're reading this, then you know 2006 Salon was one of them! The other two were a 2008 Egly-Ouriet and a NV Jacques Selosse Substance (disgorged in 2011)! I know, I know....just drop the mike now! Let me start by saying I wouldn't fault anyone for picking any of these as their WOTN or at least COTN!
  
  However, for me and my palate, the Salon was a hair better than the rest. It combines lively fruit and great acidity, with the elegance and unbelievable mousse mouthfeel, and elements of citrus, stone fruit, pear melon with the salinity of oysters and sea breeze. For me, this is a complete Champagne and the only thing stopping me from going to 99 or 100, is the dream there may be even something better out there! I don't know what, but then again, I thought it couldn't get better than 2008 Cristal! 98+ and a real treat if you have an opportunity to taste!
  
  As a side note, this paired beautifully with Beluga Caviar (of course, what Champagne wouldn't?!)

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