Salon is a prestigious champagne house based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France. It is known for its rare, exclusive Blanc de Blancs champagne, which is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from a single Grand Cru vineyard. Salon is considered one of the most refined and collectible champagnes in the world. Key Facts Founded: 1911 by Eugène-Aimé Salon Location: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, France Owner: Groupe Laurent-Perrier (since 1989) Production: Only in exceptional years (average 3–4 per decade) Characteristic cuvée: Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil History and Founder Eugène-Aimé Salon, a Parisian furrier and champagne connoisseur, created his own champagne in the early 20th century out of love for the Chardonnay of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. His goal was to produce a pure Blanc de Blancs, unusual at a time when blends dominated. The first commercial vintage appeared in 1921 and quickly gained fame in Parisian gastronomic circles. Production and Style Salon produces only one champagne, exclusively in vintages considered exceptional. The wine comes from approximately 20 small plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and ages in the bottle for at least ten years before release. The style is refined, linear, and mineral, with long aging potential that can extend over decades. Influence and Reputation Salon is often compared to the most exclusive wines in the world due to its rarity, consistent quality, and historical prestige. Limited production and a focus on terroir expression have made the house a cult favorite among collectors and connoisseurs. Together with its sister house Delamotte, it forms the pinnacle of the Laurent-Perrier Group.
Part of: France