{"title":"Salon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalon nasce a Le Mesnil-sur-Oger da un'idea di Eugène-Aimé Salon, che\u003cbr\u003enei primi anni del Novecento decide di produrre uno champagne da un\u003cbr\u003esolo cru, un solo vitigno e una sola annata. Il primo millesimo\u003cbr\u003ecommercializzato è il 1921.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuel principio non è mai cambiato. Ogni bottiglia Salon è Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003ein purezza proveniente esclusivamente da Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, grand cru\u003cbr\u003edella Côte des Blancs, ed esce solo negli anni in cui la vendemmia\u003cbr\u003eviene giudicata all'altezza. Negli anni che non lo sono, non si\u003cbr\u003eproduce nulla: in un secolo di attività le annate dichiarate sono\u003cbr\u003epoco più di quaranta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa vinificazione esclude la fermentazione malolattica, scelta che\u003cbr\u003epreserva l'acidità e costruisce la longevità che caratterizza la casa.\u003cbr\u003eL'affinamento sui lieviti supera i dieci anni prima della sboccatura,\u003cbr\u003ee le bottiglie escono quando la maison le ritiene pronte, non quando\u003cbr\u003eil mercato le richiede.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa produzione si ferma intorno alle sessantamila bottiglie nelle\u003cbr\u003eannate dichiarate, distribuite su un mercato mondiale. È questa\u003cbr\u003ecombinazione di rigore e scarsità a rendere Salon una delle etichette\u003cbr\u003epiù ricercate della Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe annate Salon disponibili in questa selezione sono conservate a\u003cbr\u003etemperatura e umidità controllate, con provenienza tracciata per ogni\u003cbr\u003esingola bottiglia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2002-075","title":"Salon Cuvee Le Mesnil 2002 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSalon Cuvée Le Mesnil 2002 AOC 0.75l is a window onto the terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where the Chardonnay expresses a saline minerality and a brilliance that seem to glow with cold light, immediately offering a sensation of purity and the promise of long aging. The bottle encloses a harvest that has profoundly influenced its vintage, an impeccable translation of a history that has seen the Salon house, guardian of a tradition of excellence, build a reputation on a limited production and a clear vision: to create cuvées capable of rigorously expressing the terroir, without giving in to passing fads, and guiding the palate along a trajectory of refinement that stands the test of time. The house's history is intertwined with a corporate identity rooted in the pursuit of purity and an unwavering commitment to an artisanal approach, where every decision is guided by respect for the raw materials, vineyard management, and meticulous control of the winemaking process. This emphasizes targeted interventions and slow maturation on the lees, enhancing aromatic complexity and stylistic coherence. The production philosophy and approach are underpinned by a principle of operational simplicity: a small number of cuvées shine thanks to meticulous care for the terroir, harvests carefully selected to preserve the Chardonnay grapes' potential, and minimal dosage management to preserve acidity and freshness. These elements define the character of this label and distinguish it from similar productions. Distinctiveness and uniqueness emerge from the fusion of terroir, historical era, and technique: the extended maturation in the bottle, the vertical structure, and the mineral tension are coordinated with a fine and persistent perlage, notes of citrus peel, toasted almond, brioche, and a hint of flint that convince both the nose and the palate, offering an experience that evolves sip after sip. Stylistic and sensorial characteristics unfold like a precise narrative: restrained elegance, aromatic rigor, harmony between body and acidity, with a savory character that guides the finish towards a long finish, a reflection of controlled maturation and a cellar that looks to the future without denying its own heritage. The wine's role in the producer's portfolio: it is the flagship, a bottle that crystallinely expresses Salon's philosophy and serves as a reference for enthusiasts seeking a Champagne capable of accompanying special moments with poise and longevity, without sacrificing a restrained modernity. The aim of this label is to enrich the tasting experience with depth and restraint: in line with the STELT positioning, this wine is a blend of controlled elegance, longevity, and precise interpretation of the terroir, capable of accompanying significant moments and to be cellared to enhance its maturation.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778954113349,"sku":"SAL-CUVLEMES-CHA-02-075","price":1647.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2002-075_7d371c6b-8dc5-4c4b-a326-dad06499499b.jpg?v=1785236632"},{"product_id":"salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2012-075","title":"Salon Cuvee Le Mesnil 2012 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSalon Cuvée Le Mesnil 2012 AOC 0.75l is a bottle that cuts across the Champagne horizon with rare precision, offering the mineral brilliance typical of the Le Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir from the very opening. Made from a selection of Chardonnay grown on the limestone marls of the Côte des Blancs, this cuvée represents the pinnacle of Salon, a winery known for a family tradition that values ​​time as a fundamental ingredient. The producer's history is intertwined with a choice that defines its identity: a limited production, a cellar where temperature moderates maturation, and a belief in long aging as a defining feature. The production approach emphasizes manual harvesting, gentle pressing, and extended maturation on the lees, elements that preserve the freshness of the Chardonnay grape and gradually reveal its structural complexity. This cuvée's distinctive feature is the pure blend of Chardonnay from Le Mesnil, free from influences from other appellations, which over time develops a minerally flavor and an extremely fine perlage. On the palate, it is distinguished by a controlled dryness and a creamy smoothness, with a well-integrated carbonation that supports notes of lemon zest, toasted almonds, and a hint of chalk reminiscent of the limestone soil. The long, clean finish leaves a trace of minerality that invites a second sip, offering subtle evolutions that reveal themselves with oxygen and careful bottle aging. Within the Salon range, this bottle occupies the pinnacle: it is the house's signature style, a concrete demonstration of terroir, discipline, and flawless liquidity. Salon's production philosophy recognizes time as an ally, favoring measured interventions and cellar management that allows the wine's authenticity to emerge without artifice. This wine is intended for those seeking a Champagne that can tell a story of terroir in the silence of a personal tasting, paired with refined seafood dishes or moments of gastronomic meditation. It also represents an important benchmark in the range, offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience a vintage rich in evolution and character. Within the STELT positioning, Salon Cuvée Le Mesnil 2012 AOC 0.75l stands out as a choice of authenticity and restrained refinement, capable of accompanying significant occasions without ostentation.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778954146117,"sku":"SAL-CUVLEMES-CHA-12-075","price":1684.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2012-075_c44c362b-2b73-4c17-b3dd-3bba2b4b5cb1.jpg?v=1785236633"},{"product_id":"salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2007-075","title":"Salon Cuvee Le Mesnil 2007 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSalon Cuvée Le Mesnil 2007 AOC 0.75l is a champagne that presents itself as a hymn to the purity of the terroir, born from the interpretation of a unique variety grown in one of the most renowned areas of the Côte des Blancs and refined with a technique that enhances precision and luminosity: Chardonnay sourced exclusively from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, AOC Champagne appellation, selected from a memorable harvest and offering the producer's wine box one of its most refined and time-matured expressions. The history of the house that produces it is profoundly linked to a vision of a strong and coherent corporate identity, rooted in a tradition that favors excellence and a controlled supply chain: a small but determined winery, dedicated to preserving the purity of the fruit and enhancing the typical minerality of the village Grand Cru, with management that favors a limited yield, a select harvest, and slow maturation on the lees. The winemaking philosophy and approach translate into a winemaking discipline that emphasizes minimal intervention, careful fermentation, delicate bottle management, and lengthy cryo-maturation. This allows the wine to express itself over time without forcing it, offering a linear yet complex sensory dynamic, where mineral firmness meets an aromatic richness that unfolds with aging: notes of ripe citrus, lemon zest, a hint of white pepper, hints of freshly baked brioche, and a subtle toastiness reminiscent of noble yeasts. The distinctive feature that sets it apart from other similar wines is the coherence between its geographical origin and stylistic contribution: a drinkability that doesn't betray its complexity, a balance between savory and roundness, and a luminosity that lingers on the palate thanks to a precise acidity that supports a vertical structure and a long, clean finish. Within the range, Le Mesnil 2007 occupies the benchmark position for those seeking an authentic expression of the House, capable of accompanying moments of meditation or pairing with a dish worthy of its purity, in a wine destined to age gracefully. This wine sits at the heart of the line, interpreting the soul of the producer and offering a window onto the terroir that dialogues with time: a choice intended for enthusiasts who recognize in the details the signature of a house that has made precision and understatement a stylistic hallmark, in line with the STELT positioning.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778954178885,"sku":"SAL-CUVLEMES-CHA-07-075","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2007-075.jpg?v=1785236634"},{"product_id":"salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2004-075","title":"Salon Cuvee Le Mesnil 2004 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSalon Cuvée Le Mesnil 2004 AOC 0.75l is a distinctive presence in the world of high-end sparkling wines, a Blanc de Blancs that expresses the 2004 vintage through the purity of Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger, a Grand Cru in the heart of Champagne's Côte des Blancs, where the limestone soil lends the wine a mineral sparkle that lingers even after years of maturation. The history of Salon is one of independence and radical choice: a house born from the idea of ​​dedicating itself to a single identity, that of its terroir, with a philosophy that favors declared vintages, select parcels, and intentionally limited production to offer consistency and depth in the best vintages. The company's identity is founded on a careful simplicity: no compromises on the grape variety, no waste of energy on unlikely blends, but a precision born from the care of the vineyard, manual harvesting in the most suitable parcels, gentle pressing, and winemaking that enhances freshness, purity, and longevity. Distinctive elements of Le Mesnil 2004 lie in the balance between elegance and tension; the nose offers ripe citrus, notes of green apple, and a subtle floral hint, while a light toastiness on the finish speaks to the slow aging on the lees and the continuity with the terroir. On the palate, it is dry yet enveloping, with a saline kick that supports the structure and a subtle creaminess that accompanies every sip without weighing it down; the long finish leaves hints of minerality, lightly golden brioche, and a cleanness that makes the wine immediately recognizable. Within the producer's portfolio, Le Mesnil 2004 occupies a prominent position as a statement of style: it is designed for those seeking a contemplative experience but also a reliable companion to oysters, shellfish, or delicate dishes, capable of evolving over time without losing its identity. For those who collect or desire a wine for significant events, it is a choice that promises controlled evolution and longevity, offering new nuances with each decade without betraying the promise of terroir: a drink that embodies the understated magnificence of the brand and the Champagne AOC appellation, showcasing the geographical area of ​​Mesnil-sur-Oger and the commitment to consistent excellence, in line with STELT's positioning.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778954211653,"sku":"SAL-CUVLEMES-CHA-04-075","price":1501.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2004-075.jpg?v=1785236636"},{"product_id":"salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-1996-075","title":"Salon Cuvee Le Mesnil 1996 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSalon Cuvée Le Mesnil 1996 AOC 0.75l is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne born in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, a terroir of rigor and minerality. It tells the story of a rare vintage destined to mature over time according to a process of aging that respects the fruit, knowledge, and control, inscribed in a tradition that favors the purity of the fruit and the balance between acidic tension and minimal tannic softness. The producer Salon, a historic reference in the region, stands out for a corporate identity built around the selection of exceptional vintages and a vision of quality that is expressed in a deliberately limited production, focusing on the elegance and purity of the terroir's character, with an attention to detail that involves every stage of the supply chain, from blending to bottling. The production philosophy emphasizes attentive attention to the individual parcels: manual harvests, meticulous bunch selection, fermentations that preserve natural aromas, and extended cellar aging allow the wine to evolve without forcing, accompanied by a maturation management that strives for longevity and a complexity that unfolds slowly. Compared to other similar producers, Salon stands out for its stylistic unity, born from the exclusive use of Le Mesnil Chardonnay and its attention to a clean minerality, capable of accompanying solemn and reflective moments with a flavorful coherence that resists temporal evolution, avoiding forced pairings and favoring clear sensory traceability. The sensory characteristics of Salon Cuvée Le Mesnil 1996 open with citrus notes and a saline minerality, combined with hints of hazelnut, sweet butter, and a light toastiness reminiscent of warm bread; The effervescence is refined and creamy, the acidic kick supports the freshness and allows the glass to accompany the wait, offering a long aromatic persistence that invites breathing, deepening, and a new tasting. In the producer's portfolio, this vintage occupies a prominent position as an expression of a continuous search for the purity and luminosity of the terroir, capable of engaging with formal and convivial occasions over time, supporting a narrative of understated and convincing elegance. In line with the STELT positioning, this choice favors authenticity, rigor, and longevity, offering a taste perspective that remains faithful to the times, enhancing a discreet yet decisive presence in the Champagne landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778954277189,"sku":"SAL-CUVLEMES-CHA-96-075","price":2379.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-1996-075_36e743af-b4ae-431a-88d5-a7f130d8f313.jpg?v=1785236639"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/salon-cuvee-le-mesnil-2002-075_7d371c6b-8dc5-4c4b-a326-dad06499499b.jpg?v=1785835203","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/salon.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}