What wine is Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard?

The Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard is the most authentic expression of the fresh and mineral style of the Côte des Blancs, in the heart of Champagne. Produced exclusively from Chardonnay Grand Cru grapes, it represents the purity of this varietal and the elegance of Maison Lombard, a family-run business that has been enhancing the most prized crus of Avize, Oger, and Mesnil-sur-Oger for generations.

Like every great Champagne, it is made using the traditional Méthode Champenoise (or classic method), a handcrafted process that involves a second fermentation in the bottle. It is this long aging on lees that gives the wine its finesse, complexity, and an elegant and persistent mousse.

Vintage Details

The vintage is characterized by balanced climatic conditions, with sunny days and cool nights that favored a slow and complete ripening of the grapes. The result is a wine with extraordinary gustatory tension, where the typical minerality of Chardonnay Grand Cru blends with precise fruity and citrus notes.

Vinification and Aging

Vinification takes place in steel tanks to preserve the aromatic freshness and clarity of the fruit. This is followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the classic method, with aging for at least 48 months on the lees. The “Brut Nature” dosage (without added sugar after disgorgement) enhances the transparency of the terroir, offering a pure and vibrant sip, ideal for those who love dry and linear Champagnes.

Tasting Notes

Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard stands out for its elegance and precision, the result of a perfect balance of freshness, minerality, and creaminess.

Color

It presents a light golden yellow color, with silver reflections and a very fine and continuous perlage, a sign of long maturation and high quality.

Nose

On the nose, it releases refined aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and toasted bread crust, with slight nuances of almond and chalk. The mineral notes immediately reveal the Grand Cru origin of the wine.

Palate

The sip is taut, clean, and vertical, with a vibrant freshness that blends with a subtle creaminess. The bubbles are fine and persistent, accompanying a savory and long-lasting finish, typical of very high-quality Chardonnays.

Pairing Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard with Food

Versatile and refined, this Champagne lends itself to numerous gastronomic pairings. Its extreme freshness makes it perfect as an aperitif, but it also enhances more structured fish and seafood dishes.

• Raw fish and oysters
• Tuna or salmon tartare
• Sea bream and sea bass carpaccio
• Risotto with shellfish
• Fresh or lightly aged goat cheeses

The purity of its profile and the absence of residual sugars also make it ideal with fusion dishes or oriental cuisines, where balance and precision of taste are essential.

Storage and Aging: How to Store Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard

To preserve the freshness and harmony of this Champagne, it is important to follow a few simple storage rules:

• Temperature: Keep the bottle between 10 and 12°C, avoiding sudden temperature changes.
• Light: Store it in a dark or dimly lit environment, as light can alter the quality of the wine.
• Position: Keep the bottle horizontally, so that the cork remains moist and well-sealed.

Although ready to drink, Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - Lombard can evolve pleasantly for several years in the cellar, developing more complex notes and elegant toasted nuances.