Grande Réserve Naked Gosset Champagne AOP
Grande Réserve Naked Gosset Champagne AOP
Grande Réserve Brut from Maison Gosset, the oldest Champagne wine house (Aÿ, 1584). A blend predominantly of Pinot, refreshed by Chardonnays and aged in the cellars for at least 4 years. Golden color, nose of yellow fruits and toasted notes, generous and structured palate.
Who produces Grande Réserve nue Gosset Champagne AOP?
Gosset is the oldest Champagne wine house, founded in Aÿ in 1584. It is a family-owned and independent house.
On what terroir is Grande Réserve nue Gosset Champagne AOP produced?
The cuvée comes from several Champagne villages, including Ambonnay, Avize, Aÿ, Bar-sur-Aube, Bouzy, Chavot, Courmas, Cormicy, Cumières, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Noé-les-Mallets, Passy-sur-Marne, Vertus, Villers-Marmery, Ville-sur-Arce and Vinay.
How is Grande Réserve nue Gosset Champagne AOP vinified and aged?
The blend is predominantly Pinot, which brings a refined fruitiness, refreshed by Chardonnays for an elegant and mineral finish. Bottling takes place at the end of spring following the harvest, followed by aging in the cellars for at least 4 years. The dosage, between 6 and 8 g/l, is precisely adjusted to maintain the balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the character of the wine. After disgorgement, the bottles return to the cellars for at least 6 months of rest.
What is the tasting profile of Grande Réserve nue Gosset Champagne AOP?
The color is bright and golden. The nose is marked by freshness and fruit, with notes of lemon meringue tart followed by yellow fruits such as mirabelle plums. As it warms up, aromas of plums and slightly honeyed and toasted notes develop. On the palate, the wine asserts its volume and generosity: Pinot Noir gives it its structure, while hawthorn and white flowers blend into a fine acidity carried by citrus fruits.
What dishes pair with Grande Réserve nue Gosset Champagne AOP?
This cuvée is equally suited to an aperitif or a meal, with simple or more elaborate dishes: gougères, cheese puff pastries, pâté en croûte, poule au pot or creamy poultry, Comté, Parmesan.