Mumm Brut Prestige (75cl, 12.5%)

A méthode champenoise sparkling wine from Napa Valley, California, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Mumm Napa was founded as an American outpost of the historic French Champagne house G.H. Mumm. The Brut Prestige is built on a blend of 49% Pinot Noir, 46% Chardonnay, and 5% Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier, with secondary fermentation in bottle, an average of 16 to 18 months aging on the lees, then an additional three months aging on the cork. The nose opens with ripe red apple and juicy pear, moving into nectarine, strawberry and a subtle biscuit-like yeastiness. The palate is crisp and vibrant, with green apple, stone fruit, bright citrus, marzipan, toasty brioche, delicate raspberry and spice. The finish is medium in length, slightly honeyed, with baked brioche and lemon verbena lingering. Serve well chilled at 42-46°F in a tulip glass.