Box of 2008 Magnum and 6 bottles

This case brings together seven bottles of Salon: the 2008 magnum plus two bottles each of the 2007, 2006 and 2004 vintages. Salon follows a strict principle: only Chardonnay, only the Côte des Blancs, only Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and only in years the house considers worthy. The 2008, which people waited more than ten years for, is offered only in magnum. All the bottles in the case were disgorged in January 2019.

That makes this selection an unusual comparative tasting: four vintages with the same disgorgement date can be tasted side by side, so that differences in the character of the years come through clearly. Serve the wines cool rather than ice cold, at around 13 to 15 °C, in large white wine glasses. Oysters, scallops or lobster go well, ideally simply prepared so that the mineral precision stays centre stage.