Grand Cordon NV
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, roasted free-range chicken with light herb jus, or aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
G.H. Mumm's Grand Cordon NV represents a historic legacy dating back to 1827, famously symbolized by the iconic red sash—the Cordon Rouge—originally inspired by the French Legion of Honour. This non-vintage cuvée is a masterclass in Pinot Noir dominance, which constitutes about 45% of the blend, lending structure, power, and rich red fruit notes. Chardonnay (around 30%) brings freshness and elegance, while Pinot Meunier (around 25%) adds roundness and fruit-forward charm. Sourced from over 100 different crus, the blend incorporates a significant proportion of reserve wines to ensure consistency and depth. The wine is aged for up to 30 months on its lees in the house's historic chalk cellars under Reims, resulting in a vibrant Champagne characterized by aromas of white peach, apricot, and toasted brioche, presented in a revolutionary bottle designed by Ross Lovegrove where the red ribbon is carved directly into the glass.
🍾 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