MUMM CORDON ROUGE STELLAR
A true beacon of elegance and technological achievement, this champagne represents the utmost fusion of refined craftsmanship and aerospace collaboration.
Maison Mumm is once again pushing the limits of what champagne can be. After nearly a decade of pioneering research and bold innovation, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar, the world’s first champagne designed for zero-gravity tasting is ready for its maiden spaceflight.
A champagne created for the stars, yet ready for imminent launch end of June 2025.
A journey that started on Earth and heads to orbit
First initiated in 2017, the project now meets both space and AOC Champagne standards, setting the stage for future Axiom Space missions. Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar will not only test the ritual of champagne in the unique conditions of space but also contribute to writing Earth’s culture into the new era of human exploration.
On March 2025, a decisive milestone was reached: the final test flight aboard a parabolic mission from Bordeaux-Mérignac.
The objective? To conduct the last weightless tasting of this extraordinary cuvée in near-space conditions.
The result? A confirmation, not just of technical readiness, but of the integrity, flavor, and symbolic richness that Mumm aims to bring into orbit.
Bringing this vision to life has required an elite taskforce of minds from multiple disciplines. Mumm partnered with:
- Octave de Gaulle, founder of SPADE, a space design agency specialized in crafting products for extraterrestrial environments,
- The CNES (French National Centre for Space Studies),
- Jean-François Clervoy, European Space Agency astronaut and veteran of three NASA space missions.
Together, they defined not just the form, but the function of a champagne experience in space, a journey that culminated in two major prototypes, rigorous technical vetting, and the integration of advanced materials.
Bringing this vision to life has required an elite taskforce of minds from multiple disciplines. Mumm partnered with:
- Octave de GaulleA space design agency specialized in crafting products for extraterrestrial environments,
- CNES
CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales) is France’s public space agency, responsible for shaping and implementing the country’s space policy. Founded in 1961, it designs satellites, develops space systems, and leads key projects in scientific research, observation, and defense. With nearly 2,400 employees, CNES is a major player in technological innovation and contributes significantly to the European Space Agency (ESA).
about
Maison Mumm Maison mumm is part of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, the prestige cognac and champagne business of Pernod Ricard, the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits.
With its distinguished heritage dating back to 1827, Mumm is the leading super Premium champagne
House in France and third worldwide. Mumm Grand
Cordon pays tribute to the iconic red sash – indented
in the glass as part of a whole series of innovations.
The revolutionary bottle is the perfect embodiment
of the spirit of the House associated with audacious
challenges and groundbreaking endeavors.
CNES CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales) is the public
establishment responsible for proposing French
space policy to the Government and implementing it
in Europe. It designs and puts satellites in orbit and
invents the space systems of tomorrow; it promotes
the emergence of new services that are useful in
everyday life. CNES, created in 1961, initiates major
space projects, launchers and satellites and is the
natural partner of industry for pushing innovation.
CNES has nearly 2,400 employees, men and women
who are passionate about space, which opens up
infinite, innovative fields of application; it intervenes
in five areas: the Ariane launcher, scientific research,
observation, telecommunications and defence.
CNES is a major player in technological innovation,
economic development and industrial policy in
France. It also establishes scientific partnerships
and is involved in numerous international projects.
France, represented by CNES, is one of the main
contributors to the European Space Agency (ESA).
Axiom Space Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving
home in space that benefits every human,
everywhere. The leading provider of human
spaceflight services and developer of human-rated
space infrastructure, Axiom operates end-to-end
missions to the International Space Station today
while privately building its successor, Axiom Station,
the first permanent commercial destination in Earth’s
orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet
and bring untold benefits back home
This is a technological feat, a cultural milestone, and a source of national pride.
Octave de Gaulle, Founder of Spade
Since 2022 years, we’ve conducted countless tests and numerous technical adjustments to make this champagne space-ready. The test of last March 2025, was the final checkpoint before the ultimate mission.
100% MADE IN FRANCE: INTRICATE MANUFACTURING AND CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN
A bottle crafted for the cosmos
In order to meet the dual space-AOC Champagne specifications, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar had to navigate a complex set of limitations (e.g. gaseous liquid in the absence of gravity, pressure contained in the bottle, food compatibility, material specifications, size, ergonomics and ease of use). All technical matters, design-related were addressed by Octave de Gaulle with the active support of CNES and the Comat design office.
Creating champagne for zero-gravity is more than a packaging challenge, it’s about reinventing the entire tasting experience itself. The result is a glass half-bottle, encased in stainless-steel opening device, inspired by Mumm own’s blending vats in Reims. Every component was meticulously designed to preserve the wine while adhering to aerospoace safety standards.
This new ritual preserves not only taste, but the very essence of it – the act of pouring, sharing, and savoring , even where gravity no longer dictates the rules.
We have retained the freshness and power of Mumm Cordon Rouge while enhancing the intensity of its flavors.
Yann Munier, Mumm Cellar Master
This was achieved through an extended aging process, along with the addition of a dosage liqueur crafted from wines matured in oak barrels, which further elevates its complexity and depth.
about the
cuvée
A blend of Mumm Cordon Rouge adapted to tasting in space
The conditions of tasting champagne in space differ on the physiological level with an alteration of the sense of smell.
Taking into account these parameters, Laurent Fresnet has selected a blend of Mumm Cordon Rouge made with grapes from the 2016 harvest, which includes a majority of Pinot Noir – the House’s signature grape variety – and is supplemented with reserve wines from the past five years.
The champagne has developed notes of ripe yellow fruit and vine peach, but also dried fruit, hazelnut and praline. Aged in oak barrels, the dosage liqueur, elaborated from wines, brings a touch of vanilla and pastry notes.
