This is the Champagne you crack when the night calls for something a little indulgent. It's demi-sec , which is wine-speak for gently sweet, so think honey, gingerbread and candied fruit floating on those fine, lively bubbles. Real Champagne from Reims, golden in the glass, and properly fun. Birthday cake just landed, a fruit tart is on the table, or it's simply that kind of late night. Pour it cold and you'll get it instantly.
Pour it and you get a deep golden glass with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. The nose is dessert in a flute: ripe peach and pear, a warm hit of honey and gingerbread, a little vanilla and nougat. On the palate it's round, creamy and properly sweet without being syrupy, leaning into candied fruit and toffee. What saves it from cloying is a clean line of acidity that lifts the finish, so the last sip feels fresh rather than heavy. That balance is the whole point of a good demi-sec.
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This comes from Maison Mumm in Reims, the heart of France's Champagne region and one of the most famous Champagne houses going, marked by its signature red sash. The blend is led by Pinot Meunier (around 60%) with Pinot Noir and a touch of Chardonnay, aged about 15 months in the cellars before release. A 40g/l dosage gives it that warm, controlled sweetness. Demi-sec is actually a throwback to the 19th century, when drinkers loved their Champagne sweet, so this is Mumm's gourmet, dessert-style nod to that era, dialled in for today's taste.
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- What is the price of G.H.Mumm Le Demi-Sec?
G.H.Mumm Le Demi-Sec is KSh 6,035 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does G.H. Mumm Le Demi-Sec 75cl taste like?
Gently sweet and creamy, with honey, gingerbread, ripe peach and candied fruit, fine bubbles, and a fresh streak of acidity on the finish that keeps it from feeling heavy.
- What is the ABV of G.H. Mumm Le Demi-Sec?
It's 12% ABV, in a standard 750ml (75cl) bottle.
- Is it sweet?
Yes, but in a balanced way. Demi-sec means medium-sweet, helped by a 40g/l dosage, with enough acidity to stop it tasting sugary. It's a dessert Champagne, not a dry brut.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to about 6 to 8°C and pour into a tulip or wine glass so the aromas can open up. It's a sipper, no mixing required.
- What pairs with G.H. Mumm Le Demi-Sec?
Desserts are its sweet spot: fruit tarts, cake, cheesecake, crème brûlée, or fresh fruit. It also plays nicely with a blue cheese board.
- Where is it from?
It's a genuine French Champagne from Maison Mumm in Reims, made from Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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G.H.Mumm Le Demi-Sec price in Kenya
Buy G.H.Mumm Le Demi-Sec online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 6,035. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.