Verzenay Blanc de Noirs Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, slow-cooked pork belly, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The historic Grand Cru village of Verzenay, nestled in the Montagne de Reims, represents the beating heart of G.H. Mumm's Pinot Noir heritage. The house's connection to this terroir dates back to 1840, symbolized by the iconic Moulin de Verzenay—a historic windmill built in 1818 and acquired by Mumm in 1939. This Blanc de Noirs is crafted exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grown on the north-facing, chalk-dominated slopes of Verzenay. The unique exposure allows the grapes to mature slowly, preserving vital acidity while developing intense structural power. Vinified using the traditional Champagne method and subjected to prolonged lees aging, this cuvée offers a profound expression of its terroir, characterized by rich red berry fruit, flinty minerality, toasted brioche, and a robust, vinous complexity.
🍾 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