Gosset Celebris (w/o Gift Box) 2008

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Celebris (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (villages include Avize, Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Cramant, Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Cumières, Trépail, Vertus).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; James Suckling 96; Wine Enthusiast 95

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and white flowers with pear, toasted brioche, almond and nougat; pronounced minerality and saline, very long, layered finish. (Vintage 2008 showing maturity and concentration).

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, smoked salmon, roast chicken, foie gras, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, dumplings, Cantonese roasted duck.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; long lees ageing (≈12+ years post‑disgorgement), malolactic generally avoided, Extra‑Brut dosage (~3–4.8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Champagne Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ; Celebris is the house’s prestige vintage cuvée first released from the 1988 vintage and produced only in top years.