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The first press is known as the cuvée, while a second and third press results in the “taille”-juice with less acidity and more tannin.įreshly pressed juice is fermented right away at cold temperatures-most often in steel tanks, while a small percentage may be fermented in traditional oak barrels. Only whole clusters of grapes are pressed, slowly and gently to extract the most delicate and fresh juice and preserve freshness. We harvest earlier to dial down grapes’ sweetness, selectively harvest by blocks to make sure the grapes are ready, and carefully (as in, gently) hand-pick and transport to prevent bruising and bring the best quality grapes to the presses. Harvest marks the end of the year and starts a new cycle in the cellar. How our grapes are harvested sets the tone for the winemaking process. Every sparkling wine crafted with the Méthode Traditionnelle is made from the classic primary varietals Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier-just like in the Champagne region of France. Mumm Napa grapes are grown in the cooler regions of the Napa Valley under the meticulous care of our growers.
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Watch: An Introduction To Méthode Traditionnelle In the video below, our head winemaker Ludovic Dervin talks you through the 13 steps behind the making of each sip, lending his authentic French accent to describe Old World techniques we’ve perfected here at Mumm Napa.
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Mumm Napa sparkling wines are made using an intricate process called Méthode Traditionnelle-the same time-honored approach used to make French Champagnes. It really comes down to our method-or méthode, if we’re being proper. At Mumm Napa, we have some strong ideas about what separates a memorable sip of sparkling from an ordinary one-it all starts with winemaking technique.