La philosphie

The Philosophy

Shaping a "Lieu-Dit" approach

Soil, climate, topography and viticulture are the 4 factors that define « terroir ».
We observe their influences from a cru or even a single parcel in order to reveal every terroir that we vinify.

To vinify at the service of the terroir

We separate the grapes by origin as soon as they are harvested. Each wine is matured for 6 to 8 months before bottling, followed by a long ageing period in the cellar: at least 4 years for our Brut Nature champagnes. This Brut Nature dosage allows the terroir to shine through.

Story and origins

Lombard, founded in 1925, is a family story. For four generations, the heritage has been handed down from father to son. Thomas Lombard joined the House in 2017 and took over from his father in 2020.

2020 : Thomas Lombard takes over the management of the House and continues to develop his vision of terroir-based champagnes.

2008: Thierry Lombard initiates a vineyard development policy in the Premiers and Grands Crus of the Champagne region. First trials of vinification by origin.

2004 : Thierry Lombard focussed on the Lombard brand, which had previously limited distribution and bought the vineyards of the Médot Champagne House : 5,5 ha (13,6 acres) essentially in Premier Cru, located on the West Side of Montagne de Reims.

1975-2000 : Thierry Lombard continued to develop the House with a strong export orientation

1950-1975 : Philippe Lombard, son-in-law of Robert Andrieu, took over the House and developed the sales simultaneously of the Champagne expansion.

1925-1950 : Robert Andrieu, agricultural engineer, established the House in 1925.