2004 Le Mesnil Cuvee S Blanc de Blancs

Tasting notes:

Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Cuvee S has been produced from the same vineyards with the same winemaking techniques for a century. Vinified in stainless steel and aged for 10 years in bottle. Complex aromas of orange cream, floral honey, lemon peel, browned pastry, milky oyster and nut oil. Precise on the palate with unique saline and chalky notes. It can keep for three decades.

Producer description:

Eugène-Aimé Salon founded the house in the late 19th century, with the aim of making a single-varietal Champagne, something revolutionary at the time. He proved that Chardonnay could develop structure and a superb texture in Champagne and created the first Blanc de Blancs. Today, Salon is one of the world’s most fêted wines. No more than 60,000 per year are produced and only in outstanding years. With only 44 vintages have been released in the house’s 120-year history, this is one of the most sought-after Champagne in the world.