Cordon Rouge Limited Edition Black Label F1
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, cured charcuterie platters, and roasted poultry.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in Reims in 1827, G.H. Mumm has long been synonymous with celebration and triumph. The iconic Cordon Rouge, adorned with the red sash of the French Legion of Honour since 1876, found its ultimate high-octane showcase as the official champagne of Formula 1 podiums for decades. This Limited Edition Black Label F1 pays homage to that thrilling heritage of speed and victory. Crafted primarily from Pinot Noir, which provides structure and power, the blend is balanced by the elegance of Chardonnay and the round fruitiness of Pinot Meunier. Sourced from dozens of distinct Champagne crus, the wine undergoes traditional bottle fermentation and is aged on its lees for a minimum of 30 months, resulting in a complex profile of fresh yellow stone fruits, brioche, and a signature crisp, mineral finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Reims in 1827 by the German winemaking Mumm family, Maison G.H. Mumm has long stood as an archetype of Pinot Noir-driven Champagne excellence. The estate oversees nearly 218 hectares of premier vineyards, anchored in historic Grand Cru terroirs across the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, including prime holdings in Verzenay, Mailly, Bouzy, and Ambonnay. These sites benefit from porous Campanian chalk subsoils, optimal solar aspects, and a cool semi-continental climate, yielding grapes with remarkable structure, energy, and tension. Operating under strict Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certifications, the house eliminated chemical herbicides across estate parcels. Winemaking emphasizes precise parcel-by-parcel vinification in stainless steel, partial blocking of malolactic fermentation to retain vibrant acidity, and extensive aging in 25 kilometers of subterranean chalk cellars. Landmark expressions include the universally recognized Cordon Rouge, the prestigious terroir-focused RSRV collection, and the pinnacle Cuvée R. Lalou.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier