Cordon Rouge 6 Ans
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, pan-seared sea scallops in a rich butter sauce, or aged Comte cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1827 in Reims by the Mumm brothers and their partners, Champagne G.H. Mumm is one of the most storied and prominent houses in the Champagne region of France. The house's legacy was cemented in 1876 when Georges Hermann Mumm introduced the iconic red silk ribbon across the bottle—inspired by the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour—crystallizing their enduring motto, 'Only the Best.' Anchored by extensive Grand Cru vineyard holdings, particularly in the Montagne de Reims, Mumm's winemaking philosophy highlights the structure, freshness, and power of Pinot Noir. The house is internationally celebrated for its vibrant flagship Cordon Rouge Brut, alongside sophisticated prestige bottlings such as Cuvée R. Lalou and the historic, mineral-rich Mumm de Cramant Blanc de Blancs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier