G.H. Mumm Rsrv Blanc de Blancs 2015

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
G.H. Mumm
Label Name:
 
Rsrv Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cramant, Côte des Blancs, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Well-reviewed by critics/retailers: Falstaff ~92; retail listings (Tannico/Reservecellar) list scores ~92–93; reviewed by Decanter

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and lemon-meringue aromas with white-peach notes. Incisive, mineral palate with delicate fine bubbles, creamy mid-palate and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, pan-seared scallops, roasted turbot, lemon-butter chicken; sushi/sashimi, tempura, ceviche, dim sum, steamed fish with ginger & scallion; soft cheeses (Brillat-Savarin, Brie).

Production Method
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant. Made by traditional method (méthode champenoise) at relatively low pressure (4.5 bar), aged a minimum ~36 months on lees, light dosage (~6 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Maison G.H. Mumm (founded 1827) owns historic Cramant parcels since 1882. RSRV is a limited collection of 100% Grand Cru cuvées reserved for connoisseurs.