Gosset Grande Reserve Brut 440 Anniversaire

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserve Brut 440 Anniversaire
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 45%, Pinot Meunier 10%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94; Wine Spectator 92–93; Wine Enthusiast 92; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92; James Suckling 92. Released in a

Tasting Note
Golden, crisp NV Champagne: mirabelle and baked apple with lemon-meringue, honeyed brioche and white flowers. Creamy mousse, bright citrus-mineral acidity and a long toasted-almond finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, langoustines, roasted chicken in cream sauce, pâté en croûte, Comté or Parmesan. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Peking duck, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation); assemblage of multiple vintages; no malolactic fermentation; extended lees aging (typically 48–60 months); dosage ~8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is one of Champagne's oldest houses. Family-run until 1994, now owned by the Cointreau group; known for a vinous, well-aged house style.