Grand Millésime 2016 Brut - Champagne Gosset
94/100 Wine Spectator
The Grand Millésime 2016 from Maison Gosset is the fruit of family and independent know-how, carried by the oldest Maison de Vins de la Champagne, founded in Aÿ in 1584. This blend is composed of 61% Chardonnay and 39% Pinot Noir, with cellaring carried out in June 2017. After disgorging, the bottles rest for at least 6 months in the cellar to allow harmonious assimilation of the dosage, set at 4 g/l.
The grapes come from prestigious villages such as Ambonnay, Aÿ, Chamery, Cramant, Mailly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Passy, Pierry, Trépail, and Vertus. This Brut cuvée is a snapshot of the 2016 harvest, interpreted through Gosset's unique style.
Visually, the wine has a pale yellow hue, revealing great freshness and delicate effervescence. On the nose, fresh aromas of fennel, star anise and star anise, accompanied by a touch of menthol, open up as the wine warms to reveal gourmet notes of poached pear, nougat and almond.
On the palate, the attack is elegant and reveals a bouquet of fresh fruits such as mirabelle plum, rhubarb and reinette apple, offering a beautiful density in the mid-palate. The finish is chiseled, fresh and tangy, with subtle bitters, the signature of great wines, which reinforce the elegance of the wine.
This vintage pairs perfectly with a rack of pork, duck breast with figs or prunes, scallops, or even oysters. For dessert, it goes wonderfully with a rhubarb tart.
The blend, mainly composed of Chardonnay, brings finesse and elegance, while the Pinot Noirs provide structure and fruity depth. Bottled in the spring following the harvest, the dosage was carefully adjusted to preserve the balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity, without masking the pure character of the wine. This vintage, born from a 2016 marked by ideal climatic conditions, illustrates the art of creating exceptional wines in Champagne.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 94/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Sparkling |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Champagne |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Champagne |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Incompatibility wooden box | Yes |
| Champagne Houses | Gosset |
| Prix | From 50 to 80 € |
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