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
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