Gosset : Cuvée 12 Ans de Cave - a Minima

Rich flavors of pastry cream, lemon curd and glazed apricot glide across the satiny palate of this fine and creamy Champagne, offering a firm, finely integrated spine of citrusy acidity providing balance and definition. Long and aromatic on the finish, with accents of graphite, chalk and saffron. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2026. 250 cases imported.

Deep, nutty autolytic nose with fresh acacia flowers and brioche, burnt toast. Fine mousse, soft and beautifully integrated on the palate. A hint of autumn leaf and extended maturation on lees.

Brilliant gold, in equal parts the chardonnays and pinot noirs from the Maison's historic vineyards form a noble duo. The patience linked to 12 years of ageing is clearly evident. We are experiencing with this journey back in time an extremely well-structured cuvée. Nougat, pastry with white fruits, citrus ranging from yellow to candied orange, flower-scented confectionery are delightful. Beyond that, the rancio and its dry extract are admirable. The palate is cream, hazelnut or walnut oil. The vibrant core subtly crystallises the finely salted finish. Great soul for this blend where time has remarkably done its work for the pleasure of great connoisseurs.

The patina of time and this controlled oxidation impart a hint of dried fruit and a roasted note. An evolved yet coherent nose. This is a broad, powerful wine with a certain richness. A slight lack of pep on the finish, but without flabbiness.

Based on the 2006 vintage and disgorged in December 2019, the inaugural release of Gosset's new NV Brut 12 Ans de Cave a Minima wafts from the glass with a lovely bouquet of candied peel, warm biscuits, yellow orchard fruit and brioche. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's bright and incisive, with beautifully integrated acids, a delicate pinpoint mousse and a long, sapid finish. Gosset's racy style has really synergized with the ripe vintage and long sur lattes maturation to make for a very successful cuvée.