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. The von Mumm family, whose lineage boasts barons and knights, can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1761, Peter Arnold Mumm started a wine production and distribution business in Cologne, Germany.
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.
With nearly eight million bottles sold worldwide each year, G.H Mumm today ranks as the third-largest champagne producer in the world. In 2005, the House became part of the French group Pernod Ricard, the world number two in wines and spirits.
