What kind of Champagne is Mumm de Cramant?
What kind of Champagne is Mumm de Cramant?
Mumm de Cramant is a blanc de blancs (100% Chardonnay) Champagne from a single vineyard which Mumm acquired in 1882. Mumm see this as historically important expression, this was disgorged in 2007 and is drinking beautifully well. Delicious with seafood, or indeed fish and chips.
When did Mumm make blanc de Blancs Champagne?
A racy Blanc de Blancs. This Blanc de Blanc is a small production Champagne from vineyards in the Grand Cru Cramant. Mumm bottle this as a ‘Crémant’, at a slightly lower pressure. It is basically a vintage wine, not made in every year, and this release is a 2002 base with reserve wine from 1998.
Who is the cellar master of Mumm de Cramant?
“This Champagne is highly precise and incredibly fine – nothing is left to chance” – Didier Mariotti, Cellar Master. Is it what!
What makes Mumm rsrv Blanc de blancs so special?
Mumm RSRV Blanc de Blancs reflects the richness of the House’s vineyard and its outstanding expertise in the production of champagne. Highly sought-after by wine lovers, this cuvée is characterized by elegance, purity and freshness.
When did p.a.mumm start making Champagne?
In 1761, he started its wine production and trading activity under the name P.A. Mumm. In the early years of the 19th century, his three sons, Gottlieb, Jacobus, and Philipp, realized the sales potential of the sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region.
Who was the next generation of Mumm and CIE?
Giesler left the company, and Georges Hermann Mumm, representing the next generation in line, took over the reins of the house in 1852, which became G.H. Mumm & Cie. Georges was a man ahead of his time with an unusual taste for discovery and adventure.
Who was Peter Mumm and what did he do?
Peter Arnold Mumm was a German banker based in Cologne, who owned large vineyards in the Rhine Valley. In 1761, he started its wine production and trading activity under the name P.A. Mumm.