Mumm Rosé + 2 flutes, Champagne, France, Champagne

The Mumm family, whose lineage includes barons and knights, dates back to the twelfth century. Already in 1761, the family had launched a business as wine producers and merchants based in Cologne. The company owned large vineyards in the Rhine valley, where it created its own wines.

In the early years of the nineteenth century, Mumm recognized the sales potential of the outstanding sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region. As Germany and France enjoyed good relations at the time, Mumm made the bold decision to establish a new branch of the family company in the Champagne region, creating an office in Reims.

Mumm produces a Brut rosé that recalls the iconic Cordon Rouge. The Cellar Master selects 12% to 14% of red wines from villages famed for their pinots, such as Bouzy, Verzenay or Riceys on the Côte des Bar. Complex and well defined, the remaining blend is dominated by Pinot Noir (60%), the House’s emblematic grape variety bringing strength and character. It is rounded off by the fruitiness, balance and liveliness of Pinot Meunier (18%) to reveal the full subtlety and elegance of Chardonnay (22%). The carefully balanced final dosage of 6 grams per liter makes this a brut champagne, while the 15 month period of cellar aging guarantees freshness and intensity in line with the House style.

The motto of Mumm is: "Only the best".