It’s Not Over Until You’ve Had Champagne

If you’ve ever wondered what champion Formula One race car drivers drink after zipping past the competition, so did we. But it didn’t take long to notice that after every race, the men were swigging back huge bottles of G.H. Mumm. Intrigued by this, and in celebration of Ferrari’s recent winning streak, we decided to purchase a bottle and see what it was like on the winning team.

Of course, a classy event like Formula One racing could never disappoint. We purchased the authentic G.H. Mumm Cordon Rogue ($30), in a more reasonable 1.5 liter bottle. (Though who are we kidding? We would have purchased the double size bottle in a heart beat). The champagne smelled sweet and delicious. It was extremely refreshing, which must explain why men who have sweated through two hours of being stuck in a tiny, hot race car can drink so much of it afterwards. It had a full, bready taste that was slightly dry but still left your mouth feeling pleasantly moist. The aftertaste was smooth and complex. This was a champagne that activated all the tastebuds. Definitely for winners; wimpy losers should stick with their Korbel and goldfish crackers.

Score: She gives it a 4, while he jumps ahead with a 4.5

Recommended: Heck yeah, this is only classy champagne.