Gosset Grande Reserve Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserve Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Villers-Marmery)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 93 (2022); View From The Cellar 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92 (2023/2024); James Suckling 92 (2023); Wine Independent 92 (2023); Decántalo 92

Tasting Note
Luminous gold; lemon meringue, Mirabelle plum, white flowers, brioche and toasted almond. Bright citrus acidity, fine mousse, chalky minerality and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, pâté en croûte, roast chicken with cream sauce, Comté, Parmesan. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Peking duck, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (Méthode Champenoise); blend of Grand & Premier Cru lots with reserve wines; aged 3–5 years on lees; disgorged and dosed at ~7–9 g/L; malolactic often avoided.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is one of Champagne’s oldest houses. Primarily a négociant-seller sourcing Grand and Premier Cru vineyards; known for extended lees aging and terroir-driven, structured Champagnes.