G.H. Mumm Rsrv Cuvee 4.5

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
G.H. Mumm
Label Name:
 
Rsrv Cuvee 4.5
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Grand Cru: Verzenay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Cramant, Avize)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 40%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Le Grand Wine Tasting — Gold Medal (reported). Retailer-aggregated critic ranges reported (example listings show RP ~91–92, WS ~92, JS ~93)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow with golden highlights. Fresh white and yellow fruit, marmalade, honey, nougat and vanilla, with a hint of roasted coffee. Lively attack developing into full, creamy, complex, gourmet palate and a rich, pastry-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, foie gras, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto; sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Peking duck.

Production Method
Grapes from five Grand Cru sites are pressed and vinified separately, blended with reserve wines (15–20%), dosed at 6 g/L and aged a minimum of four years in Maison cellars.

Vineyard Info
Maison G.H. Mumm, founded 1827 in Reims, is a large Champagne house (Pernod Ricard owner). RSRV is its collection of five 100% Grand Cru cuvées, produced in limited quantities.