This is a vintage bottling. Likely from the 1970’s
Cult Wines International Notes:
Maison G.H. Mumm was established in Reims in 1827 by three German winemaking brothers alongside local investor G.H. Mumm, who took full control of the house in 1852. Driven by the uncompromising motto “Only the Best,” Mumm became a global icon in 1876 with the creation of the “Cordon Rouge”—a bottling decorated with a striking red silk ribbon paying homage to the French Ordre Royal et Militaire de Saint-Louis and the Légion d’Honneur. Historically anchored by an unrivaled estate of Grand Cru vineyards, particularly in the Pinot Noir stronghold of Ambonnay, Mumm established a legacy of producing deeply vinous, structured Champagnes that dominated high society and international celebrations throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. By the 1970s, the house maintained its status as a premier global brand, crafting rare, dedicated vintage expressions of the Cordon Rouge that showcased the power and longevity of its top-tier estate fruit.
Because a “1970s vintage bottling” encompasses specific individual years rather than a single decade-long season, the growing conditions of this era were defined by traditional, cool-climate Champagne viticulture. Landmark vintage years for Mumm in this decade—such as the legendary 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1976—were characterized by a rigorous natural selection process. These seasons frequently demanded patience, often battling severe spring frosts and erratic summer rains, only to be redeemed by warm, sun-drenched autumns that pushed Pinot Noir to optimal phenolic maturity. The 1970s Mumm vintage bottlings are defined by their classic, high-acid architecture and intense structural concentration. Decades after their release, these mature bottles are celebrated by collectors for their remarkable preservation, revealing a complex, savory patina of dried fruits, toasted hazelnut, and deep mineral length.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Outstanding condition.
