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  • Country ranking ?

    730
  • Producer ranking ?

    7
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

This cuvée was named in tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon’s brother, who was passionate about oenology and highly involved in from the earliest creation of the House. Originating from the best parcels of the Côte des Blancs, the Blanc de Blancs vintage is impressed with a purity and minerality.

This cuvée is created from 3 Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs: Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant.

Dosage: 7g/l

Vinification: 50% vinifie...

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Vintage 1982

One of the decade’s best vintages, which can be excellently enjoyed already now. The winter was cold and the spring cool. The cold weather moved the start of the growth season and enabled the vines to avoid spring frosts. The inflorescences, which bloomed in June, enjoyed perfect conditions. The warm and sunny weather continued through summer all the way until early September, when refreshing and needed rains arrived in the area. They saved th...

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At the age of seventeen it was still very youthful, with a light green hue in the faint golden color. The mousse was superb, the nose a discreet chocolaty affair, backed up by lime and white flowers. The flavor wasn't completely developed, but very fine and rich in minerals. Today it is completely mature and elegantly nutty.

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Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne

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