KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — GH Mumm is now the champagne of choice at Prego, Westin Kuala Lumpur. This French champagne, even from 200 years ago, was the preferred drink of French kings and the royal European families.

Today GH Mumm is the third largest champagne producer in the world, with nearly eight million bottles sold each year. The popularity of the champagne is fast growing in Asia.

You’d understand why after taking that first sip: it’s full and round with ripe peach from the chardonnay and freshness from the pinot meuniere in it. And you can drink it with food from starters and cheeses to white meat, to beef cheek and lamb. Even desserts go well with this champagne.

The champagne house was formally established in 1827 in Rheims, the coronation city of French kings. Since then the champagne has gone round the world. Naturally GH Mumm believes in sourcing the best grapes, whether directly from the growers in the best areas, or overseeing the pressing of them in the most vital stage of champagne making.

Since 2000, GH Mumm has been the official champagne of Formula 1 racing events, and other great sporting exploits. — By Eu Hooi Khaw