Limited Availability. To the eye, Mumm De Cramant Blanc de Blancs appears luminous, pale yellow with hints of green. Light, delicate bubbles create a fine, creamy mousse. It has the aroma of white flowers, fresh fruit & lemon mingled with fresh & elegant notes. Fresh & elegant on the palate, Cramant boasts crisp lime, lemon & grapefruit flavours with 'meltin-the-mouth' bubbles. The finish is graceful & lingering. In 1882, the House of G.H.MUMM acquired vines in Cramant, one of the finest growing areas on the Cote des Blancs. Its chalky soil lends itself to the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes so fine as to make a wine from a single grape variety. Born of a single variety & a single vineyard, for a long time the vintage was set aside for friends of the House. In keeping with the etiquette of the time, it was handed over in person, accompanied by a carefully folded visiting card. The name, the old-style bottle, the label with its folded corner.. . All these are reminders of this wine's special place in the history of the House of G.H. Mumm. As the pure expression of a terroir distilled through the expertise of the House, this wine is distinctive in a multitude of ways. Made with a single grape variety from a single vineyard, it also perpetuates the Champagne's 'demi-mousse' tradition. This type of champagne possesses a delicate effervescence, because its pressure is lower than that of other champagnes (4.5 bar). The low dosage (6g/l) is also attuned with the mineral purity of its character. ...

Mumm Rose is an original cuvee which combines all the nuance & finesse of Cordon Rouge with the power & fruitiness of Pinot Noir. Its substance is Cordon Rouge, while its clear colour, a mixture of amber & crimson, is provided by the red wine of Bouzy, made with Pinot Noir grapes. With its finesse & elegance, Mumm Rose has charmed & delighted the most discerning of Mumm connoisseurs since the very creation of the House in 1827. Its delicacy & smoothness have given it the rare privilege of being one of the best-loved champagnes among women. Robe: a clear pink colour with brilliant, pale yellow tints. Bouquet: it develops rich, intense aromas in which the red fruit stands out. The slight presence of caramel & vanilla are a reminder of the Cordon Rouge influence. Flavour: the attack is lively & perfectly balanced, reflecting the strong personality of the Pinot Noir. The long finish is characterised by power & elegance. A complex, fresh, distinguished, powerful blend in which the Pinot Noir stands out. Pinot Noir (60%) provides not only colour, but also strength & personality. Pinot Meunier (18%) contributes all its liveliness & exceptional fruitiness to this cuvee. The finesse & elegance of the Chardonnay (22%) give this charming champagne its balance. ...

A true classic with a unique character & irreproachably consistent taste, it's name alone conjures up a whole world of flavour. All the richness & finesse of the Mumm vineyard is expressed in Cordon Rouge. In the late nineteenth century, this champagne was decorated with the famous red ribbon, as a tribute to the Legion d' Honneur. In their new finery the bottles were presented to Mumm's best customers. The decoration became the hallmark of one of the world's most renowned champagnes, Mumm Cordon Rouge! ...

Mumm Cordon Rouge Flute Gift set! A true classic with a unique character & irreproachably consistent taste, it's name alone conjures up a whole world of flavour. All the richness & finesse of the Mumm vineyard is expressed in Cordon Rouge. In the late nineteenth century, this champagne was decorated with the famous red ribbon, as a tribute to the Legion d' Honneur. In their new finery the bottles were presented to Mumm's best customers. The decoration became the hallmark of one of the world's most renowned champagnes, Mumm Cordon Rouge! ...

Limited stock. A true classic with a unique character & irreproachably consistent taste, its name alone conjures up a whole world of flavour. All the richness & finesse of the Mumm vineyard is expressed in Cordon Rouge. In the late nineteenth century, this champagne was decorated with the famous red ribbon, as a tribute to the Legion d Honneur. In their new finery the bottles were presented to Mumms best customers. The decoration became the hallmark of one of the worlds most renowned champagnes, Mumm Cordon Rouge! ...

A nose that evokes a basket of late summer fruit (mirabelle & quince), a full palate with notes of honey, nougat & brioche, exceptional persistence... The year 2004 was marked by a largely dry & warm spring with satisfactory levels of sunshine. The summer that followed, also hot & dry, gave Didier Mariotti reasons for hope. In September, the exceptional maturity of the grapes confirmed his hunch. & when the first wines were tasted, there was no doubt: 2004 would be a Vintage year. ...

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On the nose you get a lot of concentrated fruit flavours ranging from dark fruit to lighter red fruit. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine a structured backbone & the nose follows through elegantly on the palate. The Cabernet Franc combines the big structured Cabernet flavours with the upfront fruit flavours of the Merlot. The palate is very concentrated with an abundance of flavours varying from intense fruit flavours to cigar box nuiances. The flavours & tannins are meticulously woven together to form a totally
- balanced wine that lingers on in your mouth long after the last drop is savoured. This wine, with its velvety tannins will go great with red meat or any savoury dishes.
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The wine shows a variety of delicately intertwined flavours ranging from honeysuckle to pineapple. It has a good acidic backbone with sufficient sugar to make this a wine with intense aromas that is well balanced. It is best served chilled & accompanied by flavoursome dishes to bring out all this wine has to offer. A great accompaniment for spicy food. Governor Simon van der Stel granted Muratie to a young German soldier way back in 1685. His name was Laurens Campher & he had a great love of the soil. However, he had an even greater love
- a slave girl named Ansela van de Caab. For 14 years, he'd walk 64 km (a 3-day trip) to see his beloved Ansela. When she was eventually emancipated, Ansela returned as Laurens' wife to Muratie. To this day the oak she planted to bless their marriage still stands... in the same soil Laurens loved so much. With intense flavours ranging from honeysuckle to pineapple, & a sturdy backbone, the Laurens Campher blend pays tribute to this man of mettle, passion & determination. It is a blend of 41% Chenin Blanc, 25% Verdehlo, 18% Viognier & 16% Sauvignon Blanc. All cultivators except the Sauvignon Blanc was barrel fermented but everything was matured in barrel for six months. 30% was first fill barrels & the rest was second & third fill French barrels.
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This is a complex wine showing an array of aromas such as honey, spices, apricot & peach as well as white flowers, pepper & rose. On the palate the wine shows great intensity, with excellent precision & freshness for the variety, as well as the potential to develop further in bottle. ...