G.H. Mumm `Cordon Rouge` Champagne Porsche Edition NV (6 x 750mL), France.
A complex blend of different crus, grape varieties and vintages, amplified by the addition of reserve wines, Cordon Rouge reveals the subtleties of all the great terroirs of the champagne region. Combine Mumm Cordon Rouge with grilled fish or roast meat to tantalise your taste buds, or simply make a toast to life... This is a Mumm Cordon Rouge moment.
Aromas of lemon biscuit, grapefruit, smoke and mineral. On the palate light with a soda mineral character, sulphide, citrus and a slight caramel biscuit flavour too, which is very nice. No great depth but offers a certain fluffy dry white towel texture which makes it slip down nicely. Finishes dry and salty but not especially long. Solid NV. Rating 90 - Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au (NOV/2008).
Light gold. Expressive nose mingling a fruity note with a slightly toasted biscuity touch. Supple, melted attack, small bubbles, long-lasting freshness. A classic-style, well-made dry sparkler. Rating 86 - Gilbert & Gaillard (MAR/2010).
Fresh, golden yellow with hints of jade, the wine’s abundant bubbles, both fine and elegant, demonstrate the finesse of this champagne.
Aromas of lemon and grapefruit, combined with the richness of firm, fleshy fruits such as white peaches, apricots and tart apples bring freshness and liveliness to the wine. These are followed by hints of vanilla, enriched with caramel. Honeyed nuts also play their part.