Gosset CelebrisW/ 2 Glasses (Gift Box) 2012

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

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 92. Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012 noted as a

Tasting Note
Luminous golden with pear, citrus, frangipane, toasted brioche, vanilla and candied ginger; creamy texture, racy acidity and a long mineral-saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, soft cheeses (Brie), caviar. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lighter Peking duck, steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Traditional bottle fermentation (méthode champenoise), extended lees aging (min. 9–10 years), hand-disgorged and dosed as Brut/Extra-Brut; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded in Aÿ in 1584 (oldest Champagne house). Family-owned, sourcing premier and grand cru sites; known for extended ageing, minimal intervention and a distinctively pure, expressive style.