Winerie

Champagne Lombard was founded 1925 in Epernay and refocused on an exciting search for the expression of grands terroirs. Completely relaunched by Thomas Lombard  (4th generation) and a dedicated and passionate team, the champagnes have progressed considerably, offering pure expressions, either in blends or in monocru (Cramant, Verzenay and Le Mesnil), with no or very little dosage and great intensity. The cuvées have a vinous, deep and intense style that gains in elegance. It is now the Champagne house to follow closely for its dynamism as well as for its approach in terms of virtuous practices. The 4 parameters of philosophy on the foundation of terroir: soil, climate, relief and viticulture. 

Vintage report

2008 was a very fresh vintage, which gives the wine a sublime sharpness. The sun coming back before and during the harvest resulted in perfectly ripe grapes, on top of their very healthy state. These characteristics put the 2008 alongside the great vintages of 1988, 1989, 1990: vintages perfectly crafted for bottle ageing,

Terroir

Chardonnay Grand Cru: Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly
Pinot Noir Grand Cru: Bouzy

vinification

fermentation in stainless steel tanks, no fining
Ageing 6 to 8 months : 40% in barrel, 60% in vats
Aging in bottle: 10 years min. 
Dosage: 0 g/l