# Tradition Brut

- **Producer:** Champagne de Lozey
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €34
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus, stone fruit, blossom, green fruit, almond, brioche, biscuit, pastry, almond, hazelnut, dried apricot

## About this wine

Champagne de Lozey Tradition Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from the Côte des Bar in Southern Champagne, France. Produced by the family-owned Maison de Lozey, which has a history dating back to 1900, this wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A distinctive element is the incorporation of approximately 20% reserve wine that has been aged for 15 years through a solera system, contributing to its complexity. The estate is currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family.

## Interesting facts

- Features 15-year-old solera reserve wine for added depth.
- Family-owned estate since 1900.
- Hails from the southern Champagne region, Côte des Bar.
- Known for a philosophy of purity and finesse.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity and fine effervescence cut through richer textures and fat, cleansing the palate. Its subtle fruit and floral notes complement delicate seafood and poultry, while hints of almond can echo nutty flavors in certain dishes. The wine's structure can stand up to moderate savory elements without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Champagne de Lozey Tradition Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The blend primarily consists of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A key aspect of its production is the integration of approximately 20% reserve wine aged for 15 years via a solera system. The wine undergoes a minimum of three years of aging on its lees before disgorgement.