GH Mumm, Ice Xtra, Demi-sec, Champagne AOC creates a festive interlude where the bold spirit of Maison G.H. Mumm meets the sovereign freshness of ice. Designed for those who enjoy champagne when it breaks free from convention without compromising on elegance, it offers a generous, luminous and resolutely contemporary tasting experience. Its demi-sec character, vibrant fruit and full-bodied texture make it an inspired partner for summer aperitifs, spontaneous celebrations and desserts featuring sun-ripened fruit. Served very chilled in a large balloon glass with several ice cubes, it reveals a new facet of its aromas—more airy, more refreshing and almost sculpted by the cold. This cuvée is aimed at lovers of indulgent bubbles seeking an accessible yet refined experience, where the liveliness of the effervescence meets the sweetness of exotic fruit, honey and vanilla. An invitation to celebrate the moment with flair.

Blend and winemaking

This Champagne AOC cuvée is based on a blend dominated by Pinot Noir, the grape variety that defines Mumm’s signature, complemented by Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The 35 g/L demi-sec dosage creates a more generous palate without diminishing the wine’s fresh momentum. The dosage liqueur is made from reserve wines aged in American oak barrels, a choice that brings subtle oaky depth along with notes of vanilla, cedar and sweet spices. After at least 20 months of cellar ageing, followed by a further two months after dosage, the champagne achieves a harmonious balance between aromatic intensity, roundness and tension. This patient process gives Ice Xtra a distinctive expression, designed not simply as a champagne served cold, but as a cuvée whose personality truly flourishes when it comes into contact with ice.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: golden yellow with amber highlights, animated by lively bubbles that bring brightness and movement to the glass.
• Nose: an indulgent composition in which oaky and vanilla notes intertwine with ripe pineapple, mango, praline and milk caramel.
• Palate: round and enveloping, carried by honey, nougat, crème pâtissière, praline and vanilla. Freshness preserves the balance, while cedar accompanies a long, luscious finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve GH Mumm Ice Xtra between 6 and 8°C, ideally in large balloon glasses to allow its aromas to open elegantly. Add several ice cubes when serving, then allow the cuvée a few moments to interact with the chill. This way of tasting reveals its aromatic dimension and highlights its fruity character. Fresh fruit can accompany the glass, particularly when you wish to accentuate its tropical and indulgent profile. The ice does not dilute its identity; it redraws its contours, bringing a more airy sensation to its full-bodied texture. For a summer reception, refined brunch or sunset aperitif, this simple ritual turns every glass into a lively and generous tasting moment.

Food pairings

• Appetisers: served over ice with fresh fruit, for a bright and convivial start to the meal.
• Starters: mango carpaccio and marinated salmon, where the freshness of the fish responds to the sweetness of the fruit.
• Main courses: mildly spiced Asian cuisine, gentle curry or poultry with exotic influences, whose flavours find a silky counterpoint in the cuvée.
• Cheeses: Roquefort or other blue cheeses, accompanied by a touch of sweetness to create a contrasting and generous pairing.
• Desserts: tropical fruit salad, pineapple tart or vanilla mille-feuille, in a harmony of freshness, cream and ripe fruit.

Occasions for tasting

GH Mumm Ice Xtra Demi-sec is particularly well suited to occasions that call for spontaneity rather than ceremony. It belongs on a terrace in the golden light of late afternoon, at the heart of a festive aperitif, during a modern celebration or alongside a shared dessert. Enjoying it over ice offers an inspired alternative to more traditional champagne rituals, while retaining the distinction of a great house. Its indulgent profile appeals to palates that appreciate round textures and fruity expressions, while its lively freshness maintains an essential elegance. To give or serve this bottle is to choose a cuvée that invites you to turn the present moment into a small celebration—elegant without being solemn.

Characteristics

• Name: GH Mumm, Ice Xtra, Demi-sec, Champagne AOC
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Demi-sec white champagne
• Blend: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
• Dosage: 35 g/L
• Alcohol content: 12,5 % vol.
• Ageing: at least 20 months in the cellar, followed by two months after dosage
• Volume: 75 cl
• Serving temperature: 6 to 8°C, over ice
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Origin: France