Conjuring up the radiance of those golden evening hours, Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé is a perfect champagne to savour. Inspiring and intense, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a range of creative and modern dishes. See more Rosé champagne is part of a long-standing tradition at Mumm. The first Mumm Cordon Rosé cuvée was released in 1952 and served in the Elysée Palace. In 1958, the Franco-Japanese painter Léonard Foujita designed the rose which is today found on the capsule of the rosé brut champagne. This precious seal, familiar to friends of the House, pays testament to the friendship that connected the painter to René Lalou, Mumm’s CEO for over 30 years. This historic cuvée has, since its creation, encapsulated all the elegance of an exceptional wine. Mumm and rosé champagnes share a rich history. The first Mumm Cordon Rosé cuvée was launched in 1952 and was subsequently served at the Elysée Palace. In 1958, the Japanese-French painter Léonard Foujita designed the rose that still features on the capsule of the rosé brut champagne today. This precious seal, recognised by those familiar with the House, stands as a testimony to the friendship that ties the painter to René Lalou, President of Mumm for over 30 years. This historic cuvée fully expresses the elegance of an exceptional wine, as it has done so since its creation. Praised for their freshness and vivacity, Mumm rosé champagnes reflect the House’s excellence and desire to offer stunning wines to food lovers in search of new tasting experiences. They may be enjoyed as an aperitif or to accompany a meal in its entirety, pairing perfectly with not only the finest seafood, such as grilled lobster or marinated salmon, but also braised meats.

However, it is not until the blending process that the expertise of the House’s Cellar Master really comes to the fore. A crucial stage in the production of Mumm wines, it involves skilfully combining still wines to create champagnes with an array of aromas and flavours, which celebrate the richness of the Mumm terroir. During this stage, the Cellar Master produces various champagnes which make up the house’s collection: Brut, Rosé, Millésimé, Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs. To sum up, the Mumm Le Rosé cuvée is made by blending over 120 crus and still red wines, which account for its delicious and unique aromatic intensity. Produced according to the rosé brut champagne production method, Mumm Le Rosé displays delicious red fruit notes and refined freshness, which make it the perfect partner from the aperitif through to the dessert. Mumm Rosé is made from the same rich palette of terroirs as that of Cordon Rouge. More than 120 crus, representing all the diversity of the Champagne region of France, are perfectly blended to ensure a consistent quality and style each year.A unique blend of more than 120 crus from three grape varieties – Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay – perfectly complement one another and reflect the richness of the Champagne terroir, the House’s inimitable style, and the expertise of the Cellar Master. This wine displays pronounced red fruit aromas, followed by wonderfully fresh flavours bursting with vitality, balanced out by the elegance of Chardonnay. Rosé champagne is more than just an aesthetic win (who can say 'no' to pink fizz on the table?); it also perfectly complements a whole host of dishes. Pair lighter bubbles with the likes of crab cakes, seafood platters and goat's cheese canapés, or enjoy a glass on its own before dinner to freshen the tastebuds.

While the exact composition remains a secret, the liqueur de dosage of Mumm champagnes calls for a reduced sugar content, between 6 and 9 grams, which allows the wine to fully express all the organoleptic properties of the blend. Grand Cordon Rosé is another faithful expression of the House’s Pinot Noir revealing aromatic power and structure as well as elegant notes of red fruits, underpinned by hints of spice. Approximately 15% of the Grand Cordon Rosé blend is made up of red wines, which contribute intensity, alongside bold notes of forest fruits. In keeping with the house’s motto “Only the best”, Mumm rosé champagne epitomises excellence and expertise honed over centuries. Made from more than 120 Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay crus, Mumm Cordon Rouge epitomises the House’s excellence and avant-garde approach. It starts out fresh on the palate with long-lasting flavours, accompanied by delicious notes of fresh fruit and caramel, which follow through to the finish.While the subtle flavours that distinguish the different types of champagnes may hold no secrets for connoisseurs, they are often enigmatic for less initiated tasters. True to the House’s motto, “Only the Best”, Mumm rosé champagnes are an expression of outstanding craftsmanship passed down over the centuries. For Mumm’s rosé champagnes, the Cellar Master blends 100 to 120 crus, of which approximately 15% are red wines. These are produced notably from Pinot Noir grown in Grand Cru and other Champagne villages renowned for their still red wines.