Houses
Salon
A Champagne house based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, known for producing Blanc de Blancs champagne with a focus on single-vineyard expression.
- Location
- Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, France
- Known for
- Blanc de Blancs champagne · Single-vineyard focus · Le Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir
Style
Salon specializes in Blanc de Blancs champagne, a category made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The house is recognized for its commitment to expressing the character of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of Champagne's most prestigious terroirs for white grape production. This focused approach reflects a philosophy of depth over breadth.
History
Based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs region, Salon operates as part of the same ownership structure as Delamotte, another established Champagne house. The two houses maintain distinct identities and production philosophies while sharing certain operational resources. Salon's export director, Cristian Rimoldi, represents the house in international markets, including direct engagement with the American fine wine trade through events such as the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter.
Recent
- Note
Salon is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
Read article Decanter 5 July 2026
- Note
Cristian Rimoldi serves as export director for Salon.
Read article Decanter 5 July 2026