{"product_id":"champagne-brut-nature-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-2015-magnum-lombard-astuccio","title":"Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (case)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat wine is Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (boxed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (boxed)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant \u003cem\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning a Champagne produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. It originates in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, in the renowned village of \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, classified as Grand Cru for the exceptional quality of its vineyards. The \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Lombard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family business with a long tradition, interprets here the purest style of Champagne, choosing the Magnum format and the \"Brut Nature\" dosage, meaning without added sugars after disgorgement. A method that enhances the freshness, precision, and identity of its terroir. As per tradition, production follows the \u003cstrong\u003eChampenoise method\u003c\/strong\u003e (or classic method), which involves secondary fermentation in the bottle to obtain fine and persistent bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 vintage in Champagne is remembered for its balanced climate, with a warm and dry summer followed by September rains that favored a complete maturation of the grapes. In Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the Chardonnay plots produced wines of great concentration and precision, with a perfect balance between freshness and structure. The result is a complex yet immediately enjoyable vintage, with a clear and vertical personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking of \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (boxed)\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully follows the \u003cem\u003eclassic method\u003c\/em\u003e: after the first fermentation and prise de mousse, the wine remains in contact with its yeasts for at least 48 months. During this aging period, the wine develops notes of complexity and roundness, while maintaining crystalline freshness. The zero dosage (Brut Nature) highlights the purity of Chardonnay and the typical minerality of the chalky soils of its village of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant and luminous, it presents a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The perlage is fine and continuous, indicating long aging and excellent craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it offers aromas of ripe citrus, white fruit, and wildflowers, with elegant hints of bread crust and almond typical of aging on lees. Mineral nuances emerge, recalling wet stone and the salinity of the soil of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is taut and vibrant, yet at the same time balanced and harmonious. The bubbles are creamy and fine, the sapidity pronounced but well-balanced by a pleasant softness. The finish is long, clean, and very persistent, with hints of citrus and chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes to pair with Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (boxed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for accompanying refined fish and seafood dishes, this Champagne enhances seafood gastronomy thanks to its freshness and precision. Ideal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOysters and raw seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite fish or tuna tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp or red prawn carpaccio and raw dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi and sashimi dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh and goat cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed as an aperitif, it impresses with elegance and immediacy, but also gracefully accompanies a fish or delicate white meat menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging: how to store Champagne Brut Nature Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger 2015 Magnum - Lombard (boxed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the quality of this Champagne, proper storage is essential. The Magnum format, in addition to being ideal for special occasions, ensures a slower and more harmonious evolution of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable between 10°C and 12°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e store the bottle in the dark, away from direct light sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the bottle horizontal, to keep the cork moist and ensure a perfect seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully managed, this Champagne can evolve positively for several years, further refining its complexity and mineral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lombard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414777360723,"sku":"C07-L040-2015-06A","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/champagne-brut-nature-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-2015-magnum-lombard-astuccio.jpg?v=1764408986","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/champagne-brut-nature-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-2015-magnum-lombard-astuccio","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}