{"product_id":"salon-le-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs-cuvee-s-brut-champagne-2002-magnum","title":"Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs (Cuvée S) Brut Champagne 2002 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs (Cuvée S) Brut 2002 Magnum is one of the house’s most coveted releases, produced only in exceptional vintages and exclusively from Chardonnay. Sourced from the Grand Cru vineyard of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs, it stands out for its remarkable precision, mineral drive, and timeless elegance. The magnum format adds an extra layer of prestige, encouraging a slower evolution and greater depth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Champagne shows a refined pale gold hue with a persistent, delicate mousse. The nose is lifted and complex, offering mature citrus, white flowers, chalky minerality, and subtle notes of toasted brioche and almond.\n\nOn the palate, it is both powerful and silken, balancing ripe fruit intensity with a vibrant, linear acidity. The finish is long and saline, with a distinctly mineral character that reflects its Blanc de Blancs origins. While already expressive, the magnum format suggests excellent aging potential, with the capacity to develop even greater nuance and tertiary complexity over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée comes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most prized chalky terroirs in Champagne, where Chardonnay achieves exceptional finesse, tension, and purity. Grapes are selected only from outstanding harvests, and Salon’s production is famously limited, making each release a rare event. Vinification follows the house’s singular approach to Blanc de Blancs, with extended lees aging helping to build texture, depth, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed with refined dishes such as oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, or delicate poultry in cream-based sauces. It also pairs beautifully with aged Comté or other nutty hard cheeses. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider opening the bottle a little in advance; decanting is generally not necessary, but a short rest in the glass will help the wine reveal its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Salon was founded in the early 20th century and has become one of the most legendary names in Champagne thanks to its uncompromising focus on singular Blanc de Blancs wines. Based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the house has built a reputation for producing only in exceptional vintages, which has made its releases highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Salon’s rare, terroir-driven style and limited production have secured its status as an icon of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122406727922,"sku":"FW-2185","price":4683.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_3454.png?v=1777475892","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/salon-le-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs-cuvee-s-brut-champagne-2002-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}