Gosset Grande Reserve Brut

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

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Decanter 94, Wine Spectator 92, The Wine Independent 92; consistently strong retail reviews and vintage/producer awards

Tasting Note
Pale-golden with fine mousse. Fresh orchard and citrus fruit (apple, lemon, Mirabelle), brioche and toasted almond notes. Bright, mineral acidity with creamy texture and a long, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie), seafood risotto; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). NV multi‑vintage cuvée blended with reserve wines, extended lees ageing (3–5+ years), low dosage (≈7–9 g/L) and house practice of avoiding malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is Champagne’s oldest house. Now part of the Renaud‑Cointreau family, it sources mainly Grand & Premier Cru fruit and emphasizes minimal intervention and long cellaring.