WINERY SUMMARY

In the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger's legendary Côte des Blancs, Champagne Salon represents the ultimate expression of terroir-driven winemaking, producing only one wine from one village in exceptional years. This singular philosophy has created the world's most coveted Blanc de Blancs, where decades between releases only amplify its mystique and desirability among collectors worldwide.

Founded in 1911 by Eugène-Aimé Salon, this revolutionary house broke every Champagne convention by focusing exclusively on Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger's chalk-rich soils. Under current cellar master Didier Depond's meticulous stewardship, Salon maintains its founder's uncompromising vision: create only vintage Champagne, only in exceptional years, only from this single Grand Cru village. This philosophy means Salon has released merely 42 vintages since inception, with some decades producing no wine at all when standards aren't met.

Salon's singular cuvée emerges from the estate's prized 1-hectare Jardin de Salon vineyard, supplemented by 19 carefully selected Grand Cru parcels within Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. These 25-40 year old Chardonnay vines, rooted in ancient chalk soils, produce grapes of extraordinary concentration and mineral precision. Each vintage undergoes extended lees aging in Salon's historic cellars, developing the wine's signature crystalline purity and legendary aging potential. Critics consistently award perfect scores to this ultra-premium Champagne, with older vintages commanding astronomical prices at auction, cementing Salon's status as liquid investment gold.

Salon operates with monk-like discretion, offering no public tastings or casual visits. Access to this hallowed ground requires advance arrangements through exclusive wine merchants or The En Primeur Club's luxury concierge services. The modest facilities in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger reflect Salon's philosophy: substance over spectacle. Private tastings, when granted, occur in intimate settings where Didier Depond personally guides visitors through vertical tastings spanning decades, revealing how Salon's singular expression evolves across time.

For serious collectors and Champagne connoisseurs, securing Salon represents the ultimate acquisition. Contact The En Primeur Club's specialists to arrange exclusive access to current releases and rare library vintages, ensuring your place among the privileged few who understand Champagne's most uncompromising vision.