Gosset Celebris BdbW/ 2 Glasses (Gift Box) 2012

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Celebris BdbW/ 2 Glasses (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Wine Enthusiast 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 93; World of Fine Wine 97

Tasting Note
Golden with emerald reflections and very fine bubbles. Fresh menthol and pink grapefruit on the nose, lemon and baked-apple patisserie notes mid-palate, with candied ginger and star anise; long, tonic, mineral finish with citrus and pineapple echoes.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallop carpaccio, ceviche, fish rillettes, grilled white fish, parmesan, roast poultry, braised veal. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed dim sum, scallops with ponzu, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood salads.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Fermented in stainless steel, no malolactic, extended lees ageing (≈8–10 years), Brut dosage (~7 g/L), hand-disgorged. Limited production.

Vineyard Info
Champagne Gosset, founded 1584, is one of the oldest houses. Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012 was a limited cuvée (≈15,000 bottles) highlighting Grand Cru Chardonnays.