Cordon Rouge Millesime
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted pheasant or guinea fowl, and aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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