G.H. Mumm Millesime 2006 Champagne

Product of: France

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As the name suggests, this ‘Vintage Champagne’ is made only using grapes harvested in 2006, a year in which each season brought surprises for the wine growers of Champagne. However, September was hot, dry and sunny, providing the ideal conditions for the grapes to attain optimum ripeness.

Blended from some of Mumm’s most renowned vineyards, the signature high proportion (64%) of Pinot Noir was sourced from six crus (Aӱ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Mailly & Verzenay), complemented by (30%) Chardonnay from two crus (Avize & Oger).

After bottling, the wine was aged for almost five years in the deep chalk cellars below the house in Reims. After disgorgement, the Champagne received a dosage of 6g/litre. Released in June 2013.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 29/06/2013

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden with fine and persistent bubbles.

Aroma:

Yeasty and biscuity with buttery toast and delicate ripe pear.

Taste:

Toasty and biscuity with sharp, not quite ripe, white fruity notes (grapes and pear) and cleansing acidity.

Aftertaste:

Grapefruit zesty citrus notes emerge in the long fruity finish.