Founded in 1827 by German wine merchants, Mumm has changed hands several times. In the 1980s, Mumm was the second most-well known Champagne brand. Since its origins, it has concentrated its efforts on export and was a pioneer in the art of adapting its various cuvées to the tastes of different markets according to the country. It is now owned by the Pernod-Ricard group and produces champagnes of consistently-good quality.