SALON LE MESNIL, BLANC DE BLANCS 1985 |

Salon Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs 1985 Label very slightly worn, presentation coffret within plain cartonWhen last tasted, disgorged specially in 2009. Big, bold, bready bouquet. This is real Champagne, glaringly so! Incredibly and persistently scented. Mineral too, pointing to the superb Chardonnay. Incisive, honied, bready taste. Would be breathtaking with food now that it is mature. Buttered toast finish. I can take a lot of this. In fact, this was my top wine in a very big, blind tasting of 1985s and 1982s. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 248:1 bt (oc)per lot: GBP 550-700per lot: USD 700-850per lot: EUR 619-780LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot