Cordon Rouge 6 Ans
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of disgorgement, though its extended lees aging provides the structure to hold beautifully for up to a decade when stored in optimal cellar conditions.
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Classic roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, pan-seared sea scallops in a rich butter sauce, or aged Comte cheese.
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G.H. Mumm's Cordon Rouge '6 Ans' represents an elevated, extended-aging expression of the house's iconic flagship style. Founded in 1827, the house of Mumm introduced the famous red ribbon—the Cordon Rouge—in 1876 as a tribute to the French Legion of Honour. While the standard Cordon Rouge showcases vibrant, youthful freshness, this special '6 Ans' cuvee is aged on its lees for a minimum of six years in the historic chalk cellars of Reims. This extended maturation allows the Pinot Noir-dominant blend, sourced heavily from the prestigious Grand Crus of the Montagne de Reims, to develop remarkable depth. The dominant Pinot Noir provides structure and power, while the long autolysis imparts rich notes of toasted brioche, honeyed stone fruit, and roasted nuts, all balanced by a fine, persistent effervescence.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.