Verzenay Blanc de Noirs Brut
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, during which it develops deeper honeyed, nutty, and tertiary complexities.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, slow-cooked pork belly, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.