G.h.Mumm Cordon Champagne Rouge NV Magnum 1.5L (France)

Description

Caramel, Dry, Lychee

Abundant bubbles and a vibrant, yellow colour testify to this champagne’s energy and vigour. An energetic freshness, underscored with complexity is revealed. The palate is perfectly balanced with fresh fruit and rounded notes of caramel prolonging the intensity and leading to a powerful, memorable finish. Driven by Pinot Noir grape, Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne reveals aromas of fresh white and yellow fruit with hints of lychee, pinapple and praline.

Made from a rich palette of more than 120 vintages representing all the diversity of the Champagne region of France, Mumm Cordon Rouge is the signature cuvee of Maison Mumm. This exceptional brut champagne blends Mumm’s signature grape variety, Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Aube; with Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, Sézannais, Vitryat and Aube; and Meunier from the Marne and Ardre valleys and the Montagne de Reims.Mumm Cordon Rougeis beautifullypresented in an iconic bottle adorned with a red ribbon thathas paid homage to the Legion of Honoursince 1876. Aged for a minimum of 20 months in Maison Mumm’s cellars, those moments when everything simply clicks and positive energy flows: real friends sharing real talk, everyone at ease in a joyful, convivial atmosphere.

n 1876, as a tribute to some of their most prestigious clients, Mumm decorated a few of their bottles with a crossed red silk ribbon, a reference to the Ordre de Saint Louis and to the Grand Cordon de la Légion d'Honneur, and sealed them with an oval label. The success of Cordon Rouge was immediate: a symbol of Maison Mumm's excellence and expertise, the Cordon Rouge cuvée henceforth became a true benchmark all over the world.

Mumm Cordon Rouge is best enjoyed at a temperature of 6° to 8° C at cocktail hour, 9° to 12° C with a first course.

Food Pairing: This wine is ideal as an aperitif among friends or a lazy Sunday brunch.