G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon 1.5L Magnum

The G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut is a bold, avant-garde, and deeply complex Old World champagne that reimagines the house’s historic style in a sleek, revolutionary glass bottle with an indented red ribbon. It pours a brilliant, clear golden-yellow colour with a persistent, energetic stream of fine pin-point bubbles, lifting with an immediate, refreshing bouquet of ripe yellow peaches, fresh apricots, and tropical pineapple, seamlessly layered with complex undertones of rich buttery brioche, sweet vanilla, and roasted nuts. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied sparkling wine is remarkably smooth, crisp, and fresh, coating the mouth with pure, velvety intensities of crisp orchard fruits, lemon zest, and a complex structural crunch driven by a heavy dominance of Pinot Noir. Supported by a finely balanced, food-friendly acidity and a super-sleek texture, its rich tension carries into a long, persistent, and beautifully measured finish accented by a lingering touch of chalky limestone minerality and freshly baked pastry.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with a wide range of fresh or refined culinary choices, including freshly shucked oysters, smoked salmon blinis, pan-seared sea scallops, crispy pork belly sliders, roasted duck breast, and cured meats or salty appetizers.

91 Points - James Suckling

 

90 Points - Wine Spectator