Salon 2013 sparkles in natural light; in the glass, golden hues mingle with green reflections, the faithful indicators of great whites of white. White flowers, lime blossom, jasmine and bergamot zest make up its bouquet, imbued with a typical Mesnil minerality. The terroir dimension is revealed, subtle and profound. Both rich and long, the palate shows perfect balance and restrained power. The warmth of the vintage is palpable, as evidenced by the wine's solid structure and round, smooth aromas of baked apple, roasted hazelnut and salted butter caramel. The chalky, salivating finish carried by evanescent bubbles is Salon's signature. Origin has the last word, Le Mesnil expresses itself at its straightest, its fullest, its most chiselled; Salon 2013 conceals an unsuspected strength that bursts out into the open. We can't recommend Salon 2013 enough at the table to bring out its full potential. Appreciate its iodized minerality with a salmon terrine with oysters in jelly, see how proudly it responds to the Champagne speciality of pig's trotter with sweetbreads, or test its round, silky texture with a foie gras cromesquis.