History

With a legacy of almost two centuries behind it – the House of G.H. MUMM, established in 1827, still aspires to the original aims of the great Georges Hermann Mumm, one of the father fi gures of the House. His passion was to achieve the highest possible quality for G.H. MUMM champagnes: time after time he was heard to say “Only the Best”. In 1875, he decided to decorate each of his bottles with the prized Cordon Rouge or red sash of the Légion d’Honneur, the highest French civilian distinction, created by Napoleon I. Over and above the symbol of excellence that it represents, the Cordon Rouge embodies the true spirit that drives the House: the quest for perfection, a spirit of adventure and panache.

Philosophy

he fl agship Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut embodies the G.H. MUMM House style of freshness, elegance and power from the quality of the Pinot Noir in the blend. This style has been passed down from one Cellarmaster to another since 1827 and our current Cellarmaster, Didier Mariotti, continues this tradition today.

Appearance

Fresh, golden yellow with hints of jade, the wine’s abundant bubbles, both fi ne and elegant, demonstrate the fi nesse of this champagne.

Nose

Aromas of lemon and grapefruit, combined with the richness of fi rm, fl eshy fruits such as white peaches, apricots and tart apples bring freshness and liveliness to the wine. These are followed by hints of vanilla, enriched with caramel. Honeyed nuts also play their part.

Palate

The bubbles are rich on the palate, but never overpowering. The perfect balance is combined with a rounded, full vinosity. The mix of fresh fruit and caramel aromas give even more intensity to the fi nish. This is a subtly balanced wine with a remarkable capacity to linger in the mouth.

Alcohol:	12.5% Vol
Acidity:	5 g/l
Dosage:	8 to 10 g/l
Age:	at least 3 years
Origin of crus:	77, the main ones being Cramant, Avize, Oger, Vertus, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay, Verzy, Mailly, Vaudemange, Ecueil, Savigny, Avenay, Verneuil, Vandières...
Grape Varietals:	45% Pinot Noir 25% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay