Founded in 1827, it’s one of the most oldest Champagne cellars in Rheims

But what it’s its characteristic? The requirement!

Address of champagne cellars Mumm, price for the visit, opening hours

For nearly two centuries, the House of G.H. Mumm has been shaped by the strongly held values that still form an integral part of its identity today. The history of the House reads like an adventure driven by the passion and courage of its founders.

Exploring and travelling the word over in pursuit of excellence, the shared a passion for discovery and experiencing the extraordinary that thrived on their innate daring and panache. This spirit lives on today in their successors.

It was in 1827 that the champagne House was formally established in Rheims. To ensure its champagnes were of the highest quality, the House of G.H. Mumm quickly decided on an unusual supply strategy – buying grapes directly from growers in the best areas, rather than buying grape juice or must.

This enabled G.H. Mumm to control the quality of its grapes, in line with the House policy of demanding "only the best" or "everything available from the best crus". The other advantage of these direct links with the growers was that they allowed the House of G.H. Mumm to oversee one of the most vital stages in the making of champagne: pressing the grapes.

In 1852, Georges Hermann de Mumm, son of one of the founders, took control of the champagne House, renaming it G.H. Mumm & Co.   top page

His first move was to build brand new cellars and facilities better suited to the needs of the champagne trade of the time. An open-minded advocate of greater social freedom, he devised a bonus system and an accident and injury allowance to help male and female employees with over five years’ service in the industry, supporting them according to their age or infirmity. On 16 November 1876, Georges Hermann Mumm registered the “Cordon Rouge” name with the legal authorities in Rheims, a name now synonymous with the House’s reputation for excellence.

In 1927, the House of G.H.Mumm played a role in creating the official champagne appellation and defining the approved grape-growing and vinification methods G.H Mumm today ranks as the third-largest champagne producer in the world.

Do you want visit the famous House G.H. Mumm ?

The general visit (Cordon Rouge) :

After a ten-minute film, visitors are taken down into the cellars to see how G.H. Mumm’s champagnes are made and to learn about the House’s history starting in 1827. The visit concludes with a tasting of the House’s signature champagne, G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge. 10€/pers (7€/pers. if you reserve by www.itinerairesbis.com).   top page

Contact : guides@mumm.com

The specialised visits : (price per person)

These follow the same format as the general visit to start with, but feature a longer, tutored tasting of several G.H. Mumm champagnes :

The Vintage Visit : 7€ as per the general visit, followed by a double tasting of G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge and G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Vintage.

The Cramant Visit : 12€ as per the general visit, followed by a tasting of Mumm de Cramant.

The Grand Cru Visit : 18€ as per the general visit, followed by a double tasting* of G.H. Mumm Grand Cru and G.H. Mumm Brut Rosé.   top page

Dug deep into the Champagne chalk, the G.H. Mumm Caveau or cellar provides a prestigious venue that’s unique for its cool ambient temperature and authentic setting. The Caveau can be hired for lunches, dinners or cocktail receptions. With 300m2 of useable space, it can accommodate up to 180 seated guests or 280 standing. Several types of menu are available, all prepared by local caterers. Naturally, the champagne is served by sommeliers (wine waiters) in traditional dress, and flowers are provided for the tables and room. Guests can have a guided tour of the cellars if dining afterwards. (This doesn’t apply to cocktail receptions). Other information: cloakroom and parking are available.

For more information for the specialised visits, please contact :

Mrs Véronique Diaz

E.mail : veronique.diaz@mumm.com   top page

TO KNOW :

Address :

Visit and reception

34 rue du Champs de Mars

51000 Reims

France

Tel : 00 33 (0) 3 26 49 59 70

Fax : 00 33 (0)3 26 49 59 01

E.mail : guides@mumm.com

Website : www.mumm.com   top page

Visits only with rendez-vous

Duration :

The traditional visit lasts approximately 1 hour, 1 hour and a half for the thematic visits.

Language :

Visits in French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish.

The visits are made on foot, an access for the people with reduced mobility is planned.

The temperature in the cellars is 12 ° C.

The House G.H. MUMM has a parking for bus.

Opening hours :

March 1st – October 31, all the days

9h - 11h (last visit, 11h)

14h - 17h (last visit, 17h)

November 1st at the end of february, to monday from saturday (no visit the sunday) :

9h - 11h (last visit, 11h)

14h - 17h (last visit, 17h)   top page

Closed December 25 and January 1st

Possible visits after 18:00 for a dinner or a cocktail in the buildings (group).

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