Salon 2012

Taut and luminous, with a focus that cuts cleanly through any expectation of opulence. Apple blossom, green apple, and powdered chalk lead the way, backed by a thread of lemon oil and wet stone. Fine bubbles carry the wine with quiet insistence, building tension across the palate before a long, composed finish. Where 2006 leans into richness, 2012 stays lean and coiled — closer in spirit to 2007 but with a brighter, more electric edge. Exceptional balance. Needs time.