Gosset : Celebris Rosé Extra Brut 2008

A rich rosé in a vinous style, with steeped raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors and an aromatic overtone of whole grain toast, crystallized honey and salted almond. Fine and creamy in texture, with a firm backbone of well-knit acidity creating a mouthwatering impression on the lightly chalky, herb- and spice-laced finish. Chardonnay and Pinot. Drink now through 2028. 50 cases imported.

An evolved rosé leaning toward amber and coppery tones. It’s a complex rosé with a touch of spice and macerated red fruits; a rosé that moves into potpourri, with citrus peels present. The palate is broad with a diffuse power. The wine still shows plenty of freshness for a rather old vintage.

Its youthful character with no sign of evolution makes it hard to imagine that this champagne is approaching twenty years of age. The beautiful month of September 2008 managed to salvage an overall cold and rainy vintage, producing a great rosé with subtle tension that finishes airy and delicious.