Gosset : Grand Blanc de Blancs

A Champagne Wine of Beautiful Freshness

The Property

Inheriting a traditional know-how, the Champagne Gosset House perpetuates its style through the centuries. The Gosset family has been established in Aÿ, a Grand Cru of Champagne since the 16th century. For 16 generations, the Gosset House has perpetuated excellence, the guardian of which is today Odilon de Varine, cellar master and deputy general manager of the house. The champagnes of the house are recognizable notably by the shape of their bottle, a legacy of the "antique" flasks used in the 18th century.

The Vineyard

The Gosset House owns plots on the Grands and Premiers Crus of Champagne from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The approximately 140 hectares of vineyards are planted on the crus of Cumières, Courmas, Chamery, Avenay, Vertus, Villers-Marmery, Grauves, Avize Trépail or even Cuis.

The Wine

Coming from great vineyards of villages from the Côte des Blancs and the Côte des Noirs, this Grand Blanc de Blancs from Gosset is the perfect expression of the complexity and aromatic richness of the Champagne terroirs.

Vinification and Aging

Traditional vinification and aging on lees. No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the naturally fruity aromas of the wines. The dosage of this Brut champagne is 6 g/liter and the aging is a minimum of 3 years in a cellar at a constant temperature. The disgorging is a minimum of 6 months.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Grand Blanc de Blancs from Gosset

Tasting

Color
The effervescence presents a cord of bubbles of great finesse. The color is of a pale gold.

Nose
The nose exhales fragrances of flowers, white fruits, apricots, mirabelles as well as some notes of yellow lemons, citrus fruits, quince paste and sweet honey.

Palate
The palate presents a beautiful freshness and announces a complex and fine wine. A lively champagne with a magnificent structure.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this Grand Blanc de Blancs from Gosset harmoniously pairs with scallops, crab remoulade, gougères, fish tartare, oysters, risotto with parmesan shavings, white meats or even cheeses (young comté, parmesan).