G.H. Mumm Champagne Brut Grand Cordon Rose NV EARHARDT It rests close to four

It rests close to four years on its lees in the chalk cellars beneath Reims

and refreshing in a way that few wines anywhere manage

and Sansho peppercorn berries

fragrant top notes like lavender

with a touch of red berry fruit

G.H. Mumm Champagne Brut Grand Cordon Rose NV EARHARDT It rests close to fourThe red sash running diagonally across the bottle is the Grand Cordon of the Legion d'honneur, and Mumm has been wearing it since 1876 a house that has never been shy about the grand gesture. The Rose is built for the same energy. It's a Pinot Noir led blend rounded out with Chardonnay and Meunier, with a healthy portion of still red wine blended in to give it both its color and its fruit punch. It rests at least two years on the lees before