Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 4 - 16 March 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 9 967
Lot 536
  • Salon; Le Mesnil Blanc De Blancs Brut; 1990; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 967

About this Item

1990 Le Mesnil Blanc De Blancs Brut
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

The house of Salon was created in 1921, while the first known vintage of Champagne Salon was created in 1905. Eugène-Aimé Salon created the first vintage with the idea of ‘singularity’. He used one single region, from one single cru, one single grape variety, and one single vintage. He originally created this for himself and his friends but started producing for others in 1921. Salon still produces its wine in the same way today and is regarded as one of the finest wines in the entire region.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Brilliant stuff. Vinous, with a patina of nutty maturity offset by a citrus- and honeysuckle-tinged freshness, all embraced by a taut, silky structure. The best is the finish, a kaleidoscope of biscuit, fig and walnut that goes on and on.' - Wine Advocate (RobertParker.com), 97/100 (2001)

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