Blanc de Blancs
MILLÉSIME 2014
RSRV Blanc de Blancs 2014, the mineral spirit
Connoisseurs already know the answer, but do you know where the name “Cramant” terroir comes from; the core of the 2014 RSRV Blanc de Blancs champagne? The term literally means “chalk mountain” and refers to the exceptionally chalky soil of the village that bears its name.
Terroirs & origins
RSRV Blanc de Blancs 2014 is exclusively made of Chardonnay from the Cramant terroir, one of the 17 villages from Champagne ranked Grand Cru. Located in the heart of Côte des Blancs, this vineyard – property of Maison Mumm since 1882 – benefits from ideal weather conditions & a chalk soil, adding liveliness & elegance to the delicacy of Chardonnay. Produced in limited quantities, RSRV Blanc de Blancs bottle has a distinctive narrow neck allowing the wine to develop more slowly for a longer preservation.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
VINEYARD
Cramant
GRAPE HARVEST
2014
A September harvest: Following a cold and damp start to the summer, weather conditions evolved favourably from the 15th of August onwards. Consequently, the grape harvest began very early, on the 8th of September, and continued up until the 20th of September, according to the particularities of each plot of vines. The harvest was of a good quality, with grapes that were abundant— particularly on the Côte des Blancs, with the Grand Crus of Avize, Mesnil and Cramant— and healthy, offering when perfectly mature a potential alcohol content of 10, a low pH, and acidity of 7.8 g/l. The 2014 vintage has produced a wine of great liveliness and an attractive freshness.
Tasting Notes
“This champagne is for those who are looking for a certain purity that is difficult to obtain. It’s sharp, with a direct attack, and delicate bubbles.”
Maison Mumm’s Cellar Master
COLOR
Clear and bright
Light & bright with delicate bubbles
NOSE
Fresh and radiant
Citrus, fresh flowers & white fruits
PALATE
Intense by nature
The attack is elegant & subtly mineral with a creamy texture leading to an intense expressive finish
Tasting & pairings
The pressure in the bottle was lowered from the traditional 6 bars to 4.5 bars for this exceptional champagne. This choice yielded a very particular, delicate effervescence.
COLOR
White
VINTAGE
2014
DOSAGE
Brut
AGING
A minimum of three years in the Maison’s cellars
CELLARING POTENTIAL
–
Vinification
The pressure in the bottle was lowered from the traditional 6 bars to 4.5 bars for this exceptional champagne. This choice yielded a very particular, delicate effervescence.
COLOR
White
VINTAGE
2014
DOSAGE
Brut
AGING
A minimum of three years in the Maison’s cellars
CELLARING POTENTIAL
–
Cuvée 4.5
BRUT GRAND CRU
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