Gosset Grande Reserve Brut (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserve Brut (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 92; Wine Spectator 92–93; James Suckling 92 (non-vintage Grande Réserve Brut)

Tasting Note
Golden hue with bright citrus, lemon-meringue, yellow plum and cherry, plus brioche and toasted almond. Medium–full-bodied, mouth-filling with fine acidity, mineral texture and a long, gently honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, pâté en croûte, roast chicken, Comté or Parmesan. Asian: sushi, tempura, dim sum, Cantonese roasted duck, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); blend including reserve wines; aged 3–4 years on the lees; malolactic fermentation generally avoided; Brut dosage (~6–9 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is the oldest Champagne house. Now part of the Renaud‑Cointreau group, production and cellars center on Épernay; known for age-worthy, vine-sourced blends.