Champagne Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs Brut 2012
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'A Great Wine before being a Great Champagne'
This exceptional cuvée is distinguished by its rarity. The very first edition of Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs Vintage. It is a limited edition of 15,000 bottles.
'This is the first vintage Blanc de Blancs of the House. The Chardonnays from 2012 were particularly suited to the desired balance for a Gosset Celebris cuvée.' Odilon de Varine, Gosset Cellar Master.
The 2012 Celebris Blanc de Blancs is 100 % Chardonnay from the villages of Ambonnay, Avize, Cramant, Cumières, Passy-sur-Marne, Trépail, Vertus, Villers-Marmery, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Tiraged: March 2013 Disgorged: March 2022 Dosage: 7 g/l
‘ Light yellow gold, silver reflections, very fine, long-lasting mousse. Fresh yellow apple fruit underlaid with white flowers, nuances of grapefruit and fresh biscuit, and lemony-minty aspects. Complex, ripe pome fruit, a hint of lime, precise, racy acid structure, fine hints of spice, nuances of baked apple and nougat, fresh lemony but also mineral-salty nuances on the finish, very good length, a multifaceted food accompaniment. ’ 96 points, Peter Moser, Falstaff, March 2022.
‘ A powerful, explosive Champagne, the 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs Celebris hits the palate with layers of exotic, resonant Chardonnay fruit. Savory, floral and earthy notes add dimension. Readers will find a dense, potent Blanc de Blancs for the dinner table. Exceptionally complex and beguiling, the 2012 will drink well for another decade, maybe more. This is the inaugural release of this particular cuvée. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2022. Drink 2024-2037.' 95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023.
‘ A firm, focused Champagne, with hints of smoke and toasted brioche accenting poached apricot, lemon curd, pastry dough and candied ginger. Creamy on the palate, with racy acidity driving the spiced finish. Opens nicely in the glass and should benefit from some short-term cellaring. Best from 2025 through 2035. ’ 94 points, Wine Spectator, September 2023.
Established since 1584, Gosset is one of the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producers. Whilst the champagnes that they produce have never been plentiful in quantity, they have distinguished themselves with the consistently superb quality throughout the entire range of champagnes produced. Remaining a family owned house, the Gosset family sold the business to the Cointreau family in 1994.
Starting with their flagship champagne, the superbly aged Grande Reserve multi-vintage, it is clear that they have sought to exceed all standards required by the region. Firstly, and most strikingly, the presentation is remarkable in heavy dark antique bottles that are unique to Gosset. Instead of aging this champagne for 3 years on lees before bottling, Gosset have aged this blend for four and half years. After bottling, this champagne is then aged a further 6 months in their cool cellars before they permit this champagne to be sold.
From the superbly smooth and well rounded flavours of the Grande Reserve to the elegance and perfume of the brilliant Grand Rose champagne to the incomparable Grand Millesime vintage it is clear that these champagnes have been conceived for the most demanding champagne enthusiast. Whilst the vintage champagnes are only released in the very best years, the cellaring capacity of Gosset champagnes in those select vintages is well documented. At Gosset malolactic fermentation is avoided to ensure sufficient acidity enabling a long evolution.