Salon Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs 1996 (4 BT)

Salon Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs 1996

Reverse u. 4x1cm, labels 1 very slightly scuffed, in individual owc

In 2021, this has all the fine acidity of both the vintage and the Chardonnay grape. So brut tasting, with marine notes plus limes. It needs width in the glass to open out from tautness to fullness - and it can also take more time in bottle, with its strong backbone and authority. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 97+

4 bts (sc)

Provenance

This extraordinary selection of predominantly blue-chip Burgundy is impressively focused on only the very best domaines, principally Leroy, Jayer, DRC, Leflaive and Rouget. The wines in this collection were purchased from the most reputable UK merchants, who have strong direct links with the domaines (including for the Jayer), and in some cases purchases were made from the most noted auctions at Replica Shoes 's and Christie's.