CRITIC REVIEWS
Antonio Galloni
The 2012 Brut Blancs de Blancs Louis Salmon is a gorgeous wine for drinking now, as it is quite a bit softer than the 2013 that precedes it in this tasting. Baked apple tart, spice, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak caress the palate. Rich and hedonistic, the 2012 has so much to offer. A slight hint of reduction lingers. The blend is Le Mesnil, Chouilly, Cramant and Oiry.
JancisRobinson.com
100% of the Chardonnay grapes came from the Grand Cru villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant and Oiry. 25% were fermented in oak. Only partial malolactic conversion. Disgorged in early 2023 with a dosage of 3.9 g/l. Pale lemon colour and a wine that opens up in the glass; it might even be one of those champagnes worth decanting for this is initially very tight. But then reveals citrus and then floral aromas and a very bracing, revitalising palate. The sort of champagne to be served as a luxurious aperitif. With time in the glass it also reveals hazelnut notes. Impressively long. No hurry to drink this. (JR)

