Brut Nature Verzenay Grand Cru

Verzenay lies in the Montagne de Reims and is known for cool sites and free-draining soils. Here grows the Pinot Noir for this Brut Nature, which was aged eight months in stainless steel tank. It then lay 48 to 60 months in Lombard's cellars, 11 metres underground. No dosage is used, so that the mineral character of the site stays clear.

The nose recalls brioche, apple, pear and small red fruits. On the palate a creamy mousse joins lemon, bitter almond and dark fruit, with salt and minerality alongside. The finish is long. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a large white wine glass. It suits an aperitif or shellfish.