Guide VERON des Champagnes 2012
(around 129 euros per bottle)
Mythical
Champagne
The oldest House of Champagne, established in 1584 at Aÿ, the Champagne Gosset has kept alive a tradition of champagne making for more than four centuries of elaborate, unique and not-to-be imitated style.
Original and luxurious in its presentation using the same vintage bottle design since the 17th Century by the Maison Gosset.
Appearance :
- Intense gold hue which is unexpected for a Champagne made with only
Chardonnay grapes.
- Finely bubbled
- Tight and persistent Cordon
- Clear and bright
Aroma :
- Warming and sensuous eliciting memorable feelings
- Outstanding complexity translated from the blend of Chardonnays
emerging from this prestigious land (11 first and Grand Crus) and from 4
amazing vintages: 1999, 1998,1996 and 1995.
- First nose emphasizes the apple, pear and peach intermingled with
subtle overtones of spices (cinnamon and mocha)
- One’s patience is richly rewarded by the emergence of enthralling tastes of roasted coffee, toast mixed with honey and beeswax, all evidence of the optimum maturity of the Champagne after a long ageing on lath.
Taste :
- Forthright and mineral in its impact obtained from rigorous selection of the first pressed juice at the time of grape pressing coupled with the careful and judicious blockage of malolactic fermentation and including at the disgorgement a light dosage of sugar (3.5g/l) further creates a roundness, impressive and surprising for a Blanc de Blancs.
- A finale which is slightly spicy and emphasized by citrus and
exotic fruit flavors.
- Fantastic length on the palate
With this exclusive CELEBRIS blending Blanc de Blancs extra brut, Jean-Pierre Mareigner, the Cellar Chief of the Maison Gosset, offers a Champagne of exception, a true testament to his talent and skills
A Champagne to be reserved for special gastronomic events, as an aperitif or along with the main course. Excellent with a scallop carpaccio or oysters with caviar.
For further
information:
Champagne Gosset
60, rue Jules Blondeau
BP 7
51160 Aÿ-Champagne
Tel: 33 (0)3 26 56 99 56
Fax : 33 (0)3 26 51 55 88
E-mail: info@champagne-gosset.com
