Gosset Grand Rose Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grand Rose Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Aÿ, Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (includes a small proportion of still red wine)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently well-rated by critics: Wine Spectator ~93, James Suckling ~93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~92, Jeb Dunnuck ~91–92, Wine Enthusiast ~91–93; featured in Food & Wine rosé Champagne lists

Tasting Note
Pale-salmon rosé with vivid strawberry, red berries and citrus zest, chalky minerality, delicate spice and a saline finish. Fresh, textured mousse and a balance of tension and ripe fruit.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, grilled/poached salmon, roasted veal, poultry, berry desserts. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi, Peking duck, dim sum, mildly spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champagne); NV blend with majority Chardonnay; Pinot Noir vinified as both white and red base wines; small reserve wine; manual remuage; 3–4+ years on lees; low dosage (~7–9 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset (founded 1584, Aÿ) is one of Champagne's oldest houses; sources Grand & Premier Cru fruit from Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs; long cellar ageing and traditional methods define the style.