Among the most sought-after cuvées in Champagne, the Champagne Salon 2007, Blanc de Blancs embodies the purity and grace of Chardonnay when it speaks alone. Born in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, on the bright chalk of the Côte des Blancs, it is the expression of a sovereign terroir, a clear vision and a long time that refines the material. A vintage of depth and structure, 2007 reveals a score of citrus, white flowers and delicate pastry notes, carried by uncompromising mineral energy. Aged for about 10 ans en cave, it is aimed at lovers of haute couture champagnes, those seeking a pure emotion, a chiselled texture and an aromatic definition that captures the moment to magnify it. Here there is no ostentation, only the calm certainty of a great wine, rare by nature, destined for tables that celebrate the art of French living.

Assemblage et vinification

This Salon 2007 is a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay (100 %) coming exclusively from the grand cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, with selected plots including the renowned Jardin de Salon. Hand-harvested fruit preserves the integrity of the berries, then a pressurage traditionnel extracts the purest juices. Fermentation en cuve inox preserves the precision of the terroir and the straightness of the variety. The long, quiet ageing stretches environ 10 ans en cave on fine lees to refine the mousse, round out the texture and gain complexity. Sustainable viticulture in the vineyard favours a clear expression of the chalky soil, a saline and iodised signature that gives the wine its aristocratic carriage. Every detail, from plot selection to the patience of ageing, contributes to this lace-like architecture where tension, depth and purity marry brilliantly.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Crystal brightness animated by a very fine, regular and perfectly integrated effervescence, announcing a texture of great delicacy and exemplary linear precision.
• Nose : Finely carved bouquet of noble citrus, lemon, lime and yuzu, completed by green apple, delicate brioche, airy white flowers and a streak of fresh chalk. Nuances of smoky tea, fine herbs and hazelnut appear with aeration, while a touch of toasted bread recalls the long cellar ageing.
• Palate : Pure, uplifted attack, creamy texture punctuated by a zesty acidity that stretches the structure. The frame is mineral, tactile, almost saline, and finishes on a long, clean, vibrant finish where citrus and chalk converse with singular grace.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 et 15°C in tulip-shaped glasses to give the wine just the right aeration and to showcase the infinite finesse of its bubbles. Opening a few minutes before service lets the citrus, brioche and white-stone notes unfold with moderation. Store bottles calmly, away from light, at a constant temperature. This vintage has a potentiel de garde de plus de 15 ans, which will gradually reveal additional complexity without ever dulling the fruit’s radiance or the terroir’s uprightness. For a high-precision experience, favour gentle service and allow the wine to evolve slowly in the glass.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : lightly seared langoustines, silky textures and delicate brine that complement the freshness of the cuvée.
• Starters : scallops as carpaccio or seared, sea bass tartare with citrus, an ideal balance of tenderness and liveliness.
• Main courses : refined seafood dishes, light herb sauces, where the wine’s minerality underlines the nobility of the flesh.
• Cheeses : Comté aged and Brie truffé, for a savoury complexity that answers the hazelnut and brioche notes.
• Desserts : favour lightly sweet citrus desserts to preserve the wine’s balance and tension.

Moments de dégustation

Champagne Salon 2007 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a unique event and mark the moment with a memorable shine.
• At a gastronomic dinner where precise pairings magnify the grace of Chardonnay.
• As a luxury gift for a connoisseur sensitive to Champagne’s great terroirs.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Champagne Salon 2007, Blanc de Blancs
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Blanc de Blancs, 100 % Chardonnay
• Origin : Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, mono-cru
• Vintage : 2007
• Viticulture : hand-harvested, sustainable viticulture
• Winemaking : pressurage traditionnel, fermentation en cuve inox
• Aging : environ 10 ans en cave sur lies
• Alcohol : 12 %
• Cellaring : over 15 years
• Serving temperature : 10–15°C