Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (With Giftbox)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (With Giftbox)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 95/100 (2020); Tyson Stelzer 94/100 (2021); Gilbert & Gaillard 95/100 (2021); Le Point 17/20 (2022); additional high scores from James Suckling and Decanter reported by retailers

Tasting Note
Pale yellow with green highlights. Aromas of white flowers, hawthorn, green apple and citrus; warming shows grapefruit peel, ginger and star anise. Palate is vibrant citrus and pineapple with a fine mousse and a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, seared scallops, crab, parmesan risotto, gougères, young Comté or Parmigiano. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, ceviche, Vietnamese or Thai seafood salads, delicate dim sum.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle). Aged minimum 4 years on lees, disgorged and rested ≥6 months; dosage ~7 g/L. Malolactic fermentation is deliberately avoided.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 (oldest Champagne house), family-owned; sources Chardonnays from top crus (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Villers-Marmery, Trépail). Known for long lees ageing and terroir-driven style.