Formerly known as Tendil & Lombardi, the winery was recently renamed to Champagne Lombardi due to the departure of founding partner Laurent Tendil. The winery was founded in 2006, by childhood friends Laurent Tendil and Stéphane Lombardi. Both hailing from Lyon, the pair first crossed paths as teenagers and quickly found their common ground in French gastronomy and fine wine, especially Champagne. After completing their studies, the childhood friends set out as working men in the world of food and wine, each harboring the dream of one day creating their own Champagne. Fifteen years later, Laurent and Stéphane finally decided to leave their successful careers behind to chase down this dream, despite the financial risks in the middle of an economic crisis. They began to blend their own cuvées with the help of a local grower from the Côte Des Bar, and in May of 2011 the first bottles of Tendil & Lombardi Champagne saw the light of day.
 

Tendil & Lombardi’s grapes are sourced from several small plots in the Côte des Bar, located in the Aube Département. Côte des Bar Champagnes are recognized for their strong character, elegant balance, and complex aromas; Pinot Noir shines brightest here. To guaranty the highest quality, all cuvées are made solely from the first press.
 

In 2016, Laurent Tendil left the company and the winery was renamed ‘Champagne Lombardi’ in 2017, which is reflected on the newly redesigned logo and wine labels. Champagne Lombardi was recently awarded the official status of ‘Negociant Manipulant’, greatly facilitating the difficult process of sourcing grapes from the best areas, and purchasing vineyards in the Champagne region. With his new status, Stéphane could purchase his first vineyard, a well-exposed hillside of vines in the village of Ailleville in the Aube. Stéphane has initiated the construction of his own winery and continues to focus on quality over volume. Stéphane’s goal is to cap his total output at 10,000 cases per annum, which he plans to source only from the best grapes, while slowly adding his own vineyards