🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH The 1971 Salon S Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs is an exceptionally rare and iconic vintage Champagne, a testament to Salon's philosophy of producing only a single Blanc de Blancs from a single vintage in truly exceptional years. The 1971 vintage for Champagne was challenging, marked by frosts, cold, and hail, but a spectacular September saved the harvest, yielding good quality, elegant, and age-worthy wines. Salon, known for its unwavering dedication to quality and rarity, only released 37 vintages in the entire 20th century. Expect a light amber or golden straw color. The nose is expressive with a lot of orange and apricot marmalade, tea, lemon curd, honey, a hint of toffee, roasted macadamia, almond paste, and mineral notes. The palate is fully harmonized, with a still very good amount of fine mousse, pure succulent yellow fruit, bright acidity, and a seamless, long finish. It can be zesty, with ripe pear, baked brioche, and white peach. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This profound Champagne pairs beautifully with delicate seafood, fresh oysters, caviar, fine poultry, or aged Parmesan cheese. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH A truly rare and luxurious celebration, a milestone anniversary, or a connoisseur's tasting where its historical significance and evolved complexity can be savored. Serving Suggestion: This is a very old Champagne, and while top examples can still be superb, bottle variation is possible. Handle with extreme care, as the cork may be fragile. Serve well-chilled but not ice-cold to allow its complex tertiary aromas to shine. Decanting is generally not recommended for old Champagne, but a brief aeration in the glass can be beneficial. Appreciate the historical journey this wine represents.