Lombard

Brut Nature Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru Lieu-dit Les Corroies de Bas 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Champagne Lombard 's Cuvée Brut Nature Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Les Corroies de Bas 2016 is a rare and precise expression of the Grand Cru terroir of the Côte des Blancs. From a unique lieu-dit, this unfined Blanc de Blancs seduces with its purity and chalky texture. This cuvée reveals a minimalist, authentic approach to Chardonnay.

A Chardonnay Grand Cru with a distinct identity

This champagne is made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in Les Corroies de Bas, a mid-slope vineyard in Mesnil-sur-Oger. This 55.57-acre parcel, planted in 1971, is planted on a silty-clay soil enriched with graveluches (a mixture of chalk gravel and silt), bringing richness and structure to the wine.

The northern exposure gives this Chardonnay great tension. Theabsence of reserve wines allows a pure reading of the 2016 vintage. The wine was aged for 6 to 8 months in barrels (light toasting), without fining or malolactic fermentation, with stirring of the lees to preserve its natural energy.

The 2016 vintage

After a cool, wet spring, 2016 ended with a fine, dry summer, favoring ripening of the grapes while retaining good acidity. On the Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir, these conditions produced a structured, straightforward and luminous wine. The cuvée was aged for 48 months on laths, reinforcing its complexity and silky texture.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  A brilliant pale yellow color, animated by fine, dynamic bubbles, a guarantee of freshness.

• Nose

  The nose is elegant, revealing aromas of fresh pear, crunchy hazelnut and a touch of damp chalk.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is lively and straightforward. A meringue texture coats the material, offering a chalky minerality softened by warm, fleshy notes. The finish is taut, pure and saline.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Fine oysters
• Sea bream ceviche with citrus fruit
• Fresh goat's cheese and lemon confit tartlets

Dishes

• Carpaccio of scallops
• Pan-fried fillet of sole with lemon butter
• Risotto with parmesan and fresh herbs

Desserts

• Lemon and fleur de sel shortbread
• Fromage blanc with yuzu zest
• Poached pear with jasmine

Price of Champagne Lombard Les Corroies de Bas 2016

The bottle of this cuvée parcellaire Grand Cru is priced at 89,95 €. An auteur wine that will appeal to lovers of pure, uncompromising terroir champagnes.

Opinions on this cuvée

Appreciated for its aromatic precision and dazzling minerality, this cuvée will appeal to lovers of taut, gourmet champagnes. Read the reviews of Les Corroies de Bas 2016.

Storage and serving

Enjoy now for its vibrant energy, or cellar for up to 7-10 years to explore its depth. Serve at around 10°C in a tulip or white wine glass.

Anecdote about this cuvée

Les Corroies de Bas takes its name from an ancient use of the soil, now revealed through the prism of Chardonnay. Its mid-slope position and gravelly soil offer an atypical interpretation of Mesnil-sur-Oger, both fleshy and crystalline.