Champagne G.H.Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge Formula One, £32.09,
Tesco
Adorned with the victorious laurel crown and the number one, this limited
edition bottle complete with the brand’s fabled red sash from the official
sponsor of Formula One since 2000, is the perfect sparkler to create your own
celebratory podium moment.
It was, apparently, 16 years after the creation of the World
Championship in 1950, that Jo
Siffert accidentally started the champagne spraying celebration. Although champagne had been around
the victors since the early days of motor racing, after winning his
category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, while on the podium, the cork popped out
of his overheated bottle showering the crowd below. Dan Gurney obviously was
impressed and celebrated his 1967 win by doing it on purpose. He started a
tradition for motor racing.
If you prefer to drink it rather than throw it over
onlookers, you won’t be disappointed. Mumm has been around for 187 years,
so it should know how to produce a good champagne. Cordon Rouge Brut, the
house’s most well-known wine, is a balanced and well-rounded sparkler bursting with flavours
of apples and lemons sweetened with honey. A pleasure on its own or with food.
By Daralyn Danns
