Gosset Cuvee Extra Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Extra Brut 
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs / Montagne de Reims; house based in Aÿ).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 40%, Pinot Meunier 32%, Chardonnay 28%.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
91 points — Gismondi On Wine (tasting note, Feb 27, 2023)

Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow; fine mousse. Aromas of white flowers, pear, peach and mirabelle; palate pure, creamy, vivacious with saline minerality and a crisp, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, crab, ceviche, roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, soft cheeses (Brie/Chaource). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai or Chinese seafood.

Production Method
Traditional method (Méthode Champenoise); base fermentation in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; minimum 48 months on lees; extra-brut dosage ~4.8 g/L; disgorged 6–9 months.

Vineyard Info
Champagne Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, sources grapes from Premier & Grand Cru sites (~140 ha) and is family-owned under Renaud-Cointreau; known for extended ageing and minimal intervention.