Demi Sec NV
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fruit-based desserts like pear or apricot tarts, rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and classic sweet-and-savory dishes like pan-seared foie gras.
✨ Technical Specifications
G.H. Mumm's Demi-Sec NV is a historical tribute to the 19th century, an era when Champagne was traditionally enjoyed with a much sweeter profile, highly favored by royal courts across Europe. Established in Reims in 1827, the house of G.H. Mumm crafts this cuvee with a deep respect for heritage. The blend is uniquely dominated by Pinot Meunier, a grape prized for its intense fruitiness and roundness, which is supported by the structure of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay. With a generous dosage of around 40 grams of sugar per liter, this Champagne undergoes extensive cellar aging to harmonize its sweetness with vibrant acidity. The result is a beautifully balanced, rich sparkling wine that evokes nostalgic aromas of honey, candied fruits, and freshly baked brioche from Mumm's historic chalk cellars.
🍾 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