Cordon Vert Demi Sec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fruit-based desserts like pear or apple tarts, rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and mildly spicy Asian dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in Reims in 1827, G.H. Mumm is one of Champagne's most legendary houses, famous for its iconic 'Cordon' design inspired by the French Legion of Honour. While modern palates often lean dry, the Cordon Vert Demi-Sec is a luscious homage to the 19th century, an era when Champagne was traditionally enjoyed with a much sweeter profile. The 'Cordon Vert' (Green Ribbon) distinguishes this demi-sec style, which features a generous dosage of around 40 grams of sugar per liter. The blend is historically crafted with a dominant share of Pinot Meunier, prized for its roundness and intense fruitiness, supported by Pinot Noir for structure and Chardonnay for a touch of elegant acidity. Aged in Mumm's historic chalk cellars, this cuvée beautifully balances rich sweetness with a refreshing, lively 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