Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Gosset
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserve Brut (wooden Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, Villers‑Marmery)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 45%, Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Meunier 10%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores often 91–94: Decanter ~94; James Suckling 92; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 91 (non‑vintage Grande Réserve)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green apple with brioche, toasted almond and light honeyed notes. Fine, persistent mousse, mineral undertow and precise acidity yielding a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, roast chicken in cream, pâté en croûte, Comté, Parmesan. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lobster dumplings, light Cantonese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Non‑vintage assemblage produced by traditional method (méthode champenoise). Base wines in stainless steel, minimal intervention, no malolactic in most cuvées, aged 3–5 years on lees; dosage ~7–8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Gosset, founded 1584 in Aÿ, is Champagne's oldest house. Now part of the Renaud‑Cointreau group, it sources mainly Grand & Premier Cru vineyards and ages wines in historic Épernay cellars.