G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Non Vintage Champagne, 75 cl

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Stretching over 30,000 hectares, the Champagne region benefits from a unique microclimate, marked by severe frosts during winter and plenty of sunshine in summer. These specific characteristics help preserve the finesse of the grapes and are propitious to optimal ripening. They also determine the personality of Mumm wines and define their aromatic complexity. The nature of this terroir, the richness of its subsoils and its specific microclimate, coupled with the House’s expertise, help produce unique wines, year after year. Mumm Cordon Rouge, the House’s signature cuvée, and Mumm Grand Cordon, presented in a bottle with an innovative design, epitomize Mumm’s philosophy of authenticity, avant-gardism and tradition. A characterful wine, Mumm Grand Cordon perfectly epitomises the House’s motto: “Only the best”. Blended from the best crus, this champagne offers fruity aromas, intense freshness and beautiful complexity, while illustrating the excellence of Mumm’s expertise. Made from a rich palette of more than 120 villages 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’s 100% Grand Cru champagnes, RSRV Blanc de Blancs and RSRV Blanc de Noirs, express the best of the House’s vineyard and the nobility of these grape varieties. Praised for its elegance and freshness, the RSRV Blanc de Blancs reflects the very essence of Chardonnay from Cramant. The rare cuvée RSRV Blanc de Noirs is produced from Pinot Noir grown in Verzenay, the historic Mumm terroir. It reveals a champagne with incredible aromatic richness and beautiful complexity.

The tour offers an opportunity to learn about the expertise that has defined the identity of Mumm wines. From vineyard operations to bottling, from the art of blending to aging, traditional methods are combined with cutting edge techniques that bear witness to Mumm’s avant-garde approach. Among the crus to stand out in recent decades, the 1995, 2006 and 2009 vintage champagnes are timeless cuvées, which are highly sought-after by connoisseurs. Inspired by the initial adventure of the company’s founding fathers, Georges Hermann Mumm tirelessly travelled the globe, across Europe and as far away as Australia and New Zealand to market his champagnes. Already at the turn of the twentieth century, the company counted some twenty subsidiaries in the world’s main markets, including the United States, Russia and Canada, but also Brazil and Peru. Georges Hermann Mumm’s greatest creation was certainly the famous “Cordon Rouge”, first released in 1875. This case reflects Mumm’s philosophy, which has nurtured both tradition and innovation ever since it was established. It takes on an elegant pink shade for the Mumm Le Rosé cuvée. This colour is reminiscent of the champagne itself and calls to mind its fresh overtones of red fruit , strawberry and redcurrant. In 1964, René Lalou, the head of the Mumm Champagne House, and Léonard Foujita (1886–1968), a Japanese painter belonging to the École de Paris school of art, decided to build a chapel in the gardens belonging to the Champagne house. Begun in 1965, the Foujita chapel was entirely designed by Foujita in the romanesque style, who drew the plans and designed the ironwork, stained glass and sculptures. He supervised the building and interior decoration.

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Only the best.” Georges Hermann Mumm’s motto could certainly also be that of the greatest chefs of today and yesterday. This shared mindset goes a long way to explaining the strength of the bond uniting Mumm’s champagnes and haute cuisine. In 1875, he decided to decorate each of his bottles with the prizedCordon Rougeor red sash of the Légion d'Honneur, the highest French civilian distinction, created by Napoleon I. Over and above the symbol of excellence that it represents, the Cordon Rouge embodies the true spirit that drives the House: the quest for perfection, a spirit of adventure and panache. Decorated with a pink sash, the Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé gift set is guaranteed to please fans of expressive champagnes. A wine with intense fruity aromas, blended from more than 100 different crus and still red wines that strengthen its aromatic power Mumm today is one of the largest Champagne producers worldwide, famous for its red ribbon - Cordon Rouge patterned after and resembling the French Grand Cordon of the Légion d'Honneur.

From the royal tables of European sovereigns to space exploration, the iconic red sash found on the bottles of Mumm champagne symbolizes remarkable craftsmanship that, combined with a constant quest for innovation, perpetuates the House’s emblematic motto, “Only the Best”. In November 2016, G.H. Mumm announced the appointment of eight-time Olympic gold medallist sprinter Usain Bolt as its "CEO" (Chief Entertainment Officer) to feature in a multi-media promotional campaign. [ citation needed] When all of these factors are combined to produce an exceptional vintage, the Cellar Master may decide to compose their blend exclusively from wines of the same vintage. The final blends are then placed in the cellar for a minimum of three years to fully express their aromas. These remarkable vintages will leave their mark on the history of the Mumm Champagne House. Mumm Cordon Rouge is a symbol of the House’s expertise and the avant-garde spirit it has nurtured for nearly 200 years. This emblematic cuvée is now set within a red and gold case bearing the MUMM name in a new, resolutely modern graphic design.With a legacy of almost two centuries behind it - the House of G.H. MUMM, established in 1827, still aspires to the original aims of the great Georges Hermann Mumm, one of the father figures of the House. His passion was to achieve the highest possible quality for G.H. MUMM champagnes: time after time he was heard to say "Only the Best". The tirage or bottling of champagne at G. H. Mumm & Co. (1879) Messrs. G. H. Mumm & Co.'s vendangeoir at Verzenay (1879) Mumm cellars in Reims The chapel is decorated with frescos inspired by oriental art. The chapel was consecrated on 1 October 1966 and handed over to the City of Reims on 18 October 1966. The chapel was designated an historic monument in 1992. Very early in its history, Maison Mumm realised the importance of establishing a system to ensure the highest quality, supervising every stage in production, from grape-growing practices in all its vineyards to the crucial pressing process.

The House’s legendary cuvées stand as a testimony to their era while reflecting their terroir. Thanks to its lively, intense flavours and capricious weather conditions, Mumm Millésimé 2012 was marked by severe springtime frost and heavy rainfall, followed by cool, wet weather in June during flowering and a particularly hot end to summer. All of these conditions resulted in yields that were low but of exceptional quality. The resulting wines are intense and superbly well-balanced, with the Pinot Noir contributing aromas of white fruit and citrus, combined with the roundness and voluptuousness of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. In 1957, René Lalou, President of Maison Mumm, was looking for a symbol to reinforce the image of its champagne rosé. An avid art collector, he asked Foujita to work on an idea, which the artist presented in the form of a watercolour. “Léonard Foujita’s Rose” had just been born. Mumm’s 100% Grand Cru champagnes, RSRV Blanc de Blancs and RSRV Blanc de Noirs showcase the finest vineyard plots and the excellence of their grape varieties. Praised for its elegance and freshness, the RSRV Blanc de Blancs cuvée is the quintessential Cramant Chardonnay. A rare cuvée, RSRV Blanc de Noirs is made from Verzenay Pinot Noir, grown in Mumm’s historic terroir. The resulting champagnes boast exceptional aromatic complexity. Discover all the secrets of champagne in a journey through the intimate setting of Mumm’s cellars in Reims. The result of 70 years’ work, dug into the Reims chalk subsoil, the cellars are home to all of Mumm’s champagnes, from the newest additions to the oldest creations that mark the history of the House. Protected from light and heat, it is in this 25 km labyrinth of underground tunnels that the champagnes and still wines develop, a treasure trove carefully watched over by the House’s Cellar Master… Since 1876, the iconic cuvee with its bold red sash signals the start of a memorable moment: good times with good friends. Blended from a minimum of 100 crus, Mumm Cordon Rouge expresses the rich diversity of Champagne’s terroirs, always in the fresh, vibrant style that is the signature of Pinot Noir, the House’s emblematic grape.Almost two centuries later, Georges Hermann Mumm’s vision continues to guide the House’s philosophy and production of exceptional champagnes. This vision is reflected in a profound attachment to the vineyard, respect for traditional craftsmanship and an innovative approach, all guarantees of the excellence of its wines. A vision that defines the unique style of Mumm champagne. Following the tour, a tasting of Mumm’s cuvées sheds light on the philosophy of excellence that has guided the House for almost 200 years.