NV G.H. Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge

The NV Brut Cordon Rouge opens with attractive, open aromatics that suggest a level of ripeness that doesnt quite come through on the palate. Still, this fresh, perfumed Champagne is a solid effort in its price range. Peaches, apricots and flowers and complexity on the finish. This is Lot: 1338 L1390907471, no disgorgement date provided. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. This is a mixed set of new releases from Mumm. While the NV Brut Cordon Rouge and NV Brut Chardonnay Grand Cru Mumm de Cramant are both delicious, I found the 1998 Brut Cuvee Prestige Cuvee R. Lalou completely dominated by oak and the NV Brut Rose unexciting.Importer: Pernod Ricard USA, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 848-4743