Cordon Rouge Millesime
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional years can continue to develop complexity for two decades or more when cellared correctly.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted pheasant or guinea fowl, and aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
G.H. Mumm's Cordon Rouge Millésimé is a prestigious expression of a single exceptional harvest, capturing the unique climate and character of a specific year. Established in 1827, the house of Mumm introduced the iconic red silk ribbon—the Cordon Rouge—in 1876 as a tribute to the French Légion d'Honneur. This vintage cuvée is crafted with a dominant proportion of Pinot Noir, primarily sourced from the historic Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims such as Verzenay and Bouzy, which imparts structure, power, and rich red-fruit notes. Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs is blended in to provide elegance, minerality, and vibrant acidity. Following traditional Méthode Champenoise, the wine undergoes extended cellar aging on its lees for several years, far exceeding the appellation's legal requirements. This patient maturation develops a complex aromatic profile of brioche, toasted nuts, and ripe stone fruits, underpinned by a fine, persistent effervescence that reflects the chalky soils of Champagne.
🍾 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.