Grand Cordon NV
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of purchase to experience its signature freshness and vibrant fruit profile, though it can be cellared for up to 5 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, roasted free-range chicken with light herb jus, or aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.