In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white peach, caramel hints, fresh fruit
Palate: lively fruit, fresh acidity, fine bubbles, clean finish
Mumm's red-sash house brut: citrus and white peach over a touch of caramel, the palate lively and fresh with fine bubbles and a clean finish.
What it pairs with
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Fried chicken
Lively bubbles scrub fried crust clean. -
Croque monsieur
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Fresh acidity cuts the ham and cheese. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Lively fruit refreshes the egg.
How to serve Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried chicken, Croque monsieur, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mumm registered the Cordon Rouge red sash in 1875, referencing the French Legion of Honour ribbon, for its Pinot-led house brut.
- 1875 — Cordon Rouge red sash registered for the house brut
Facts
- Producer
- G.H. Mumm
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Pinot-led house brut with the red sash
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1875
Scores
- Wine Spectator 88
Frequently asked about Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut
What does Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white peach, caramel hints, fresh fruit. On the palate, lively fruit, fresh acidity, fine bubbles, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Mumm's red-sash house brut: citrus and white peach over a touch of caramel, the palate lively and fresh with fine bubbles and a clean finish.
When should I drink Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut?
Drink now to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut?
Fried chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Croque monsieur and Oeuf mayonnaise. Lively bubbles scrub fried crust clean.
What grapes are in Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.