Wouldn't it be lovely if we could drink Salon Le Mesnil every day? This is an incredibly beautiful, sophisticated, lavishly appointed bubbly with an exquisite blend of aged yeast notes smelling of lightly toasted brioche layered atop scents of vanilla, Meyer lemon, chalk and minerals all in the most seamless and creamy of fashions. Its mousse is smooth but energetic and comes with appropriately pinpoint-sized bubbles. Sporting all the finesse that Blanc de Blancs can manage yet rewardingly deep a...

Green-tinged gold. Incredibly complex, intense bouquet of smoky, leesy orange, pear, licorice, minerals and bitter quinine. The superconcentrated citrus, quince and pear liqueur flavors convey an almost painful impression of extract and positively explode across the palate. Elegant, poised and precise in a manner rare for a wine with such flavor intensity. The vibrant, minerally, extremely long finish simply doesn't let up. This should age effortlessly for a decade or two.

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/07

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/31/06

Rating for France-Champagne: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

tried with Sis new years 2010. unbelievable. layers of citrus fruits and flowers. razor sharp. will get better in 10 years.