Cuvee R. Lalou Prestige
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Typically peaks between 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for even longer.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Named in honor of the legendary René Lalou, who steered the house of G.H. Mumm with visionary brilliance for nearly fifty years, this prestige cuvée is a rare masterwork of Champagne craftsmanship. First created in 1966, the cuvée was resurrected to showcase the absolute pinnacle of Mumm's terroir. It is crafted from an exceptional, meticulous selection of Grand Cru parcels—typically an equal, harmonious marriage of Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Each parcel is vinified separately to preserve its distinct voice before blending. The wine undergoes extensive aging on its lees for a decade or more in the historic chalk cellars of Reims, resulting in a Champagne of profound complexity, characterized by mineral tension, toasted brioche notes, and a majestic, creamy texture.
🍾 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.