Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Gosset |
Label Name: | Celebris BdbW/ 2 Glasses (Gift Box) |
Vintage: | 2012 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne (Côte des Blancs) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Wine Enthusiast 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 93; World of Fine Wine 97
Tasting Note
Golden with emerald reflections and very fine bubbles. Fresh menthol and pink grapefruit on the nose, lemon and baked-apple patisserie notes mid-palate, with candied ginger and star anise; long, tonic, mineral finish with citrus and pineapple echoes.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallop carpaccio, ceviche, fish rillettes, grilled white fish, parmesan, roast poultry, braised veal. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed dim sum, scallops with ponzu, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood salads.
Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Fermented in stainless steel, no malolactic, extended lees ageing (≈8–10 years), Brut dosage (~7 g/L), hand-disgorged. Limited production.
Vineyard Info
Champagne Gosset, founded 1584, is one of the oldest houses. Celebris Blanc de Blancs 2012 was a limited cuvée (≈15,000 bottles) highlighting Grand Cru Chardonnays.