Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut by Salon is an ultra-prestige, 100% Chardonnay Champagne produced only in excep…Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut by Salon is an ultra-prestige, 100% Chardonnay Champagne produced only in exceptional vintages from Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, including the house’s famed Jardin de Salon. Vinified in…Learn More »
$3150
/750ml
1999 Retail Average
95
/100
1999 Pro Rating
Softly glowing rather than showy, the 1999 Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut glides across the palate with creamy bubbles, layered citrus and stone fruits, hints of honey and chamomile, and a subtle savoriness that recalls nuts and the sea. It feels both soothing and energetic, a beautifully poised vintage where youthful tension is just beginning to relax into depth and nuance.
Lobster poached in butter; Turbot with beurre blanc; Comté cheese
Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut by Salon is an ultra-prestige, 100% Chardonnay Champagne produced only in exceptional vintages from Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, including the house’s famed Jardin de Salon. Vinified in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation and aged around a decade on lees, it is famed for its combination of laser-like acidity, chalky Côte des Blancs minerality, and intense yet restrained power, evolving slowly into layers of citrus, white flowers, brioche, and hazelnut. Produced as a single-vinta…