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. In keeping with the house’s motto, “Only the best”, Mumm rosé champagne epitomises excellence and expertise honed over centuries. If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a fruit-forward dessert, such as winter berry panna cotta. How we test rosé champagne 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. True to the House’s motto, “Only the Best”, Mumm rosé champagnes are an expression of outstanding craftsmanship passed down over the centuries.

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. Embodying a unique personality for a rosé champagne, Mumm Rosé has the strength and structure of Pinot Noir, the signature grape of Maison Mumm, balanced with the elegance of Chardonnay and the fruitiness of Meunier. A proportion of red wine brings intensity and notes of forest fruits to this luminous cuvée to create a rosé that is at once elegant, light, intense, and fresh. Although associated with freshness, rosé champagne is nonetheless a gourmet wine with a strong character. Mumm Rosé offers aromatic intensity and finesse. Its pale salmon color with orange highlights is embellished with a delicate and steady effervescence. Its energy is immediately present on the palate. The wine reveals an elegant structure, with nuances of summer fruits. The sweetness of red fruits balances out the wonderfully long finish.Thanks to the richness of the blend, made from more than 100 different crus, Mumm Grand Cordon boasts wonderful aromatic complexity, with pronounced aromas of summer fruits, lychee and pineapple, mingled with notes of vanilla, dried fruit, and honey. It is fresh and lively on the palate, culminating in a long, powerful finish. 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. The power and structure of Pinot Noir is delicately balanced with the elegance of Chardonnay and the fruitiness of Meunier. A portion of red wine brings intensity and notes of forest fruits and spice to this elegant blend to create a brut rosé champagne that is at once light, intense, and fresh.

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 Grand Cordon Rosé combines the elegance of Chardonnay, the roundness and balance of Meunier and the power of Pinot Noir. It is the result of the precise expertise and passion of the House’s Cellar Master. Lively and powerful, this rosé brut champagne reveals delicious notes of red fruit, leading into a long, intense finish. An exceptional wine whose elegance is enhanced by a streamlined bottle, which allows it to fully express its aromas. The different grape varieties of the Champagne appellation and their blends lend these wines their distinctive flavours and aromas. Beyond the terroir, champagnes can be classified as either brut, extra-brut, sec or demi-sec. Understanding the nuances behind these various denominations requires learning about the production secrets behind Mumm champagne.

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. Light-hearted Mumm Rosé reveals its charms as an apéritif, but the bright berry notes also complement a wide range of dishes, including simple seasonal starters such as seafood, fresh cheeses and salmon marinated with fresh cranberries. The pale salmon-pink robe with glints of orange glows invitingly, animated by a lively stream of bubbles.A unique blend of more than 120 crus from the three grape varieties—Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay—which complement one another to form an exceptional wine. Mumm Le Rosé reflects the richness of the Champagne terroir, the House’s inimitable style, and the Cellar Master’s craftsmanship. On the nose, it is characterized by aromas of red fruit, and on the palate it develops vivacious, fresh flavors that are balanced by the elegance of Chardonnay. 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 since its creation.

In keeping with the house’s motto “Only the best”, Mumm rosé champagne epitomises excellence and expertise honed over centuries. Appreciated for their freshness and liveliness, Mumm rosé champagnes reflect the House’s tradition of excellence and the desire to offer the best wines possible to seasoned gourmets looking for new tasting experiences. They are a joy to drink as an apéritif and throughout the meal, where they go beautifully with the finest seafood dishes such as grilled lobster, marinated salmon, or even braised meats.Only the final blend, however, truly reveals the Cellar Master’s expertise. A key step in Mumm’s winemaking, blending is the art of combining still wines to create multifaceted champagnes that celebrate the richness of the Mumm vineyard. This is when the Cellar Master shapes the different champagnes found in the House’s collection: Brut, Rosé, Vintage, Blanc de Blancs or Blanc de Noirs. 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.