Gosset Celebris (w/o Gift Box) 2012

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Celebris (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims; villages include Avize, Cramant, Ambonnay, Aÿ, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, etc.).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96; Wine Enthusiast 96; Wine Advocate 95+; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator 93. (Notable press/reviews for Celebris 2012)

Tasting Note
Golden with a fine persistent mousse; aromas of pear, grapefruit, brioche and almond; palate shows citrus, vanilla, gooseberry, red-fruit notes and a long saline, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, roasted chicken, poultry with cream, soft cheeses, foie gras. Asian: sushi/sashimi, dim sum, lemongrass chicken, Thai citrus dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise; blend fermented and aged on lees for ~10 years, disgorged before release; finished as Extra‑Brut with ~4.8–5.5 g/L dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is an independent, family-rooted Champagne house; Celebris is its flagship prestige cuvée produced only in select vintages.