Demi sec

With its Demi-Sec, Mumm goes its own way: cellar master Didier Mariotti did not want a sweetened Cordon Rouge, but a wine conceived from the start as a demi-sec champagne. Pinot Meunier dominates the cuvée at 60 per cent, joined by 30 per cent Pinot Noir and 10 per cent Chardonnay. At 40 g/l of sugar it is distinctly sweet, yet it does not feel heavy, because a fresh side keeps it in balance.

The nose offers peach and pear jam, and on the palate it is round and soft, with a touch of honey. That makes it a natural partner for desserts and sweet dishes. It is also interesting with foie gras and figs, or with blue cheese. Serve it well chilled at 6 to 8 °C, ideally in a white wine glass or a tulip glass, where the fruit aromas unfold beautifully.