Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut•2002

From the first sip, 2002 Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs feels like a laser of ripe citrus and orchard fruit wrapped in pastry and crushed stone, at once generous and incredibly tight-focused. Rich notes of tangerine, pear tart, toasted nuts and subtle honey are cut through by a salty, stony core and brisk acidity, giving the wine immense drive and a finish that seems to hum on the palate for minutes. This famously brilliant vintage shows Salon in a more powerful, concentrated guise, yet it remains graceful, intellectual and just beginning to show its true depth.