NV G. H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut Champagne , France, Wine Review

Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Silvery light gold in color. A nice amount of smaller bubbles. The nose has seltzer and gun powder. On the palate, this is lively. Plenty of a (red) apples with a tart sourness that is very nice. A reasonably long finish. This is an affordable Champagne that is very user friendly. It will work well on its own and with just about any foods but especially salty foods. This should be consumed within the first few years of release. There was no disgorgement date on this bottle so purchase from stores with good turnover.

Grade:

A-

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Current Price:

$35.00USD

1985 G. H. Mumm & Cie Grand Cordon Champagne Brut, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

1985

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$200.00USD

This was more "bubbly" than the 85 Dom Perignon served with it although in the end, the Dom was the better still wine. That said, this was a great showing for this wine at age 38. Deeper golden in color with a fair amount of smaller bubbles. The nose is nice with ginger, caramel, and slight apple cider notes. Fuller in body. On the palate, this is still robust with ginger, slight red apples and just a bit of toast. Long finish. Certainly past prime but with a lot to offer. Nice on its own, better with a bit of food. Very enjoyable.

NV G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Grand Cordon, France, Wine Review

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Pale silvery/gold in color. A very nice head of smaller bubbles. The nose has a nice seltzer quality with good minerality and slight soap. On the palate, this is clean with good acidity. Lemons with a slight mint note. Good finish. A really nice way to begin an event and share with friends. Probably better to drink sooner than later.

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NV Pierre Moncuit Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé, France, Wine Review

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$48.00USD

This is made from 75% Le Mesnil Chardonnay blended with 25% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay. 8 g/L dosage. Copper with slight pink notes in color, clear, bright and with a moderate amount of small bubbles. The nose is delicate but persistent with strawberries and slight cherries. Plenty of minerality. Medium bodied. On the palate, strawberries and black cherries with lots of minerality. Tart, especially on the finish. Very food friendly, this would work well with fried chicken or popcorn, too. Drink within five years of purchase.

NV Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut, France, Wine Review

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is a lovely Champagne and a nice way to celebrate with friends and start an evening. Pale yellow gold in color. It has a nice mousse with lots of tiny bubbles. On the nose, there is lemons and seltzer water. On the palate, this has lemon candy. nice acidity. Slightly sweet on the finish. Some depth. This is a recent release. It is very food friendly and also drinks well on its own.

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