Champagne Lydien Grand Cru
Champagne Stéphane Regnault

Type
Sparkling Wine
Appellation
Champagne
Variety
100% Chardonnay "muscaté"
'Lydien' is the expressive of Régnault's cuvées and is characterized by its openness and energy. The numbering of his cuvée names represents the vintage blend (example N° 29 = vintages 14 + 15 blend).
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Chemin de Flavigny Grand Cru
Soil type
Light topsoil w/ natural grass; transitional horizon not rich in chalk; subsoil is lightly fractured compact chalk
ExpositionSouth
Vinification
Native yeast fermentation. 40% of base vintage in stainless steel, 40% of base vintage in Foudre, 20% reserve wine from the perpetual Flavigny reserve (starting 2014). Complete malolactic fermentation. Dosage: extra-brut
ElevageAging on lees: 3 years, 9 months