Grand Cordon Vintage
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, during which the vibrant primary fruit beautifully integrates with complex autolytic characteristics.
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Seared sea scallops, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, and aged Comté cheese.
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Established in Reims in 1827, the house of G.H. Mumm has long been synonymous with celebration and prestige. The iconic red sash, or 'Cordon Rouge', originally paid homage to the Grand Cordon of the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest civilian award. The Grand Cordon Vintage represents a meticulous selection from a single exceptional harvest year, showcasing the house's signature Pinot Noir-dominant style. Sourced predominantly from prestigious Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims, such as Verzenay and Bouzy, and balanced with elegant Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, this vintage cuvée undergoes extended aging on its lees in historic subterranean chalk cellars. This lengthy maturation coaxes out complex aromas of toasted brioche, yellow stone fruits, and subtle honeyed spices, while maintaining a precise, mineral-driven backbone.
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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.