"One wine, one vineyard, one grape." The apparent simplicity of this formula hides the challenges inherent in creating a wine of such complexity such as Salon. Champagne Salon Blanc de Blancs 2012 is Chardonnay in its purest form, made in the reductive style – so no oak. This vintage bears all the hallmarks of a classic Salon; rich expressive fruit typical of the 2012 vintage and the unmistakeable chalky structure, the elegance belying much power beneath.