Champagne G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Rosé 75cl

The history: Foujita's rose
When opening a bottle of G.H.MUMM Brut Rosé, the wine lover will be surprised to discover a beautifully drawn rose. This is the work of Léonard Foujita, a Franco-Japanese artist and close friend of the legendary President of the House, René Lalou. The two men shared the same taste for fine things and the same spiritual values.
When René Lalou was seeking a symbol to represent the G.H.MUMM Brut Rosé cuvée, he naturally turned to the man whose style he so admired. The rose designed by Foujita in 1957, which originally embellished the neck of the bottle, delighted guests when it was first presented at the 1958 Cannes Festival. Like an ornamental seal guaranteeing the authenticity of the cuvée, it is still present on the cap of the bottle.

The elaboration
In keeping with the Champagne legacy, the House produces a Brut rosé that recalls the iconic Cordon Rouge. The Cellar Master selects the 12% to 14% of red wines from villages famed for their pinots, such as Bouzy, Verzenay or Ambonnay on the Montagne de Reims or Riceys on the Côte des Bar. Once the balance is achieved by the addition of reserve wines, the final blend is dominated by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the addition of Pinot Meunier.

The style: over to the Cellar Master
« A rosé version of the Cordon Rouge style, this champagne expresses a combination of rich fruitiness and pleasant roundness. The sensation of freshness on the palate is maintained throughout a very long finish, brought about by the predominance of the Pinots Noirs. »

The tasting ritual
The G.H.MUMM tradition, inspired by the age of chivalry and gallantry, is to offer this cuvée accompanied by a fresh rose.