Salon Le Mesnil 1985?

[tautog]

Was wondering how Salon 1985 is drinking? I have 2 in m wine rack and 2 special occasions coming up.

[melkor]

Having not had the 85 vintage I couldn't say, although I did open a bottle of 88 Salon for newyears and it was excellent.

[cabrales]

I've had the '85 probably five times during the past year. I subjectively prefer the '88, but the '85 is drinking fine. I had not tasted it many years ago, so can't quite make the '85 now vs. '85 previously, comparison.

[Brad S]

Salon,like Krug Clos le Mensil is one of those wines with great staying power.

With that said, it is important that they we're held in proper conditions to ensure they'll be excellent after 17 years.

IMHO, I would consider drinking them. Osetra,gravlox and the like would be my companions.

Enjoy

[cabrales]

Brad S -- As you know, in Salon's case, there is delayed release. Thus, the '90 Salon has only become available within the last, say, year or so. Before the '90, the '88 was the most recent vintage, I believe. Salon only makes champagne in years that have sufficiently favorable conditions.

Salon is appropriate for many meals (depending on the dishes included). It can be paired with many dishes during a meal.

[southern girl]

BradS, are you by chance referring to Krug Clos du Mesnil? If so, and you are comfortable doing so, would you compare it, in general to Salon Le Mesnil. I am only familiar with the 1983 Salon Blanc de Blanc le Mesnil...and very familiar with the Krug Clos du Mesnil (multiple vintages...but most recently the 1988 vintage).

Cabrales--I would appreciate your opinion too...as I know you are a "bubble fan" (as am I)

Edited February 6, 2003 by southern girl (log)

[marcus]

Although Salon is a fine wine and has a similar style, it is seveal steps down from and not at all in the same class with Krug Clos de Mesnil.

[cabrales]

Cabrales--I would appreciate your opinion too...as I know you are a "bubble fan" (as am I) 

I have not had Krug Clos de Mesnil as frequently as I have had Salon. However, I would not disagree, based on my limited samplings of Krug Clos de Mesnil, with marcus' assessments as to the objective qualities of the two. Subjectively, I adore Salon.

[dlc]

marcus Posted on Feb 6 2003, 01:16 PM

Although Salon is a fine wine and has a similar style, it is seveal steps down from and not at all in the same class with Krug Clos de Mesnil.

In general I would agree but I think that there are both vintage and age variations. I believe that the 82 Krug Clos is as good as it gets and is no comparison to the Salon. In 85 I think that the Salon shows up better but the Krug still has the winning hand. In 1990 I think that he Salon is drinking better at the present time