Gosset Celebris (Wooden Gift Box) 2012

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Celebris (Wooden Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 96, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Wine Spectator 93, James Suckling 92

Tasting Note
Luminous golden; aromas of pear, grapefruit, brioche and almond pie. Concentrated, citrus-driven palate with saline minerality, chalky texture, red-berry hints and a long, tensile finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, scallops, sea bass, monkfish, sashimi/sushi, ceviche; roast chicken, veal with pineapple, pork with prunes, risotto, tempura, lemongrass chicken (Thai).

Production Method
Vintage Champagne made by traditional method (Méthode Champenoise). Majority Chardonnay; prolonged lees ageing (≈10+ years) before disgorgement; Extra‑Brut dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584, is the oldest Champagne house. Celebris is the prestige vintage cuvée; head winemaker Odilon de Varine oversees production.