Brut Selection
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant freshness and complex autolytic character.
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Fresh oysters, roasted poultry in cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
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G.H. Mumm's Brut Selection represents a refined expression of the house's historic craftsmanship, which dates back to 1827 when the Mumm brothers established their cellars in Reims. This cuvée is celebrated for its gastronomic profile, typically blending a dominant proportion of Pinot Noir—sourced from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru villages such as Verzenay and Bouzy—with Chardonnay for elegance and Pinot Meunier for roundness. Reflecting the house's historic motto, 'Only the Best,' the wine undergoes extended cellar aging on its lees to develop its signature complexity. This patient maturation imparts rich aromas of toasted brioche, ripe yellow fruits, and subtle honeyed undertones, all framed by the chalky minerality characteristic of the Champagne region's ancient limestone soils.
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Founded in Reims in 1827 by the German winemaking Mumm brothers, Champagne G.H. Mumm is one of the most historic and prestigious Champagne houses in France. Under the guidance of Georges Hermann Mumm, who gave the house his initials and established the iconic red sash of the "Cordon Rouge" in 1876, the estate grew to become a global symbol of celebration. The house is celebrated for its Pinot Noir-dominant style, sourcing grapes from prime Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and C$te des Blancs to craft structured, fresh, and complex cuv&es. Its legendary portfolio includes the flagship Cordon Rouge, the prestigious Cuv&e Ren& Lalou, and the elegant, single-terroir Mumm de Cramant Blanc de Blancs.