Gosset : Celebris Rosé Extra Brut 2007

Gosset unveils a fresh and complex Rosé Champagne

The estate

As a heritage of traditional expertise, the Champagne Gosset House has preserved its style through the centuries. The Gosset family has been established in Aÿ, Grand Cru of Champagne since the 16th century. For 16 generations, Maison Gosset has upheld excellence, now overseen by Odilon de Varine, cellar master and deputy general manager of the house. The house’s champagnes are notably recognized by the shape of their bottle, a legacy of the “antique” flasks used in the 18th century.

The vineyard

Maison Gosset owns plots on the Grands and Premiers Crus of the Champagne region in the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The approximately 140 hectares of vineyards are planted in the crus of Cumières, Courmas, Chamery, Avenay, Vertus, Villers-Marmery, Grauves, Avize, Trépail, and Cuis.

The wine

The Celebris Rosé Extra Brut 2007 cuvée from Gosset is crafted from a blend of chardonnay vineyards (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Vertus, …) and pinot noir (Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy, …).
This cuvée is the third edition of this Rosé Extra Brut champagne, following the 1998 and 2003 vintages.

Vinification and aging

Traditional vinification and aging on lees. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve a pure and fruity aromatic expression. This cuvée benefits from at least 10 years of aging in the cellar and a minimum of 6 months of disgorgement before release. The dosage of this 2007 vintage champagne is 5 g/l.

Blend

Celebris Rosé Extra Brut 2007 by Gosset is the result of a blend of chardonnay (59%) and pinot noir (41%), including 7% red wine.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Celebris Rosé Extra Brut 2007 by Gosset

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance reveals a beautiful pale pink hue with ruby-cherry highlights.

Nose
The nose combines fruity aromas (raspberry, strawberry, blueberry) and floral notes (lilac, violet) with subtle hints of bourbon vanilla.

Palate
Fresh and generous, the palate delights with its fruity flavors (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant) and its enveloping, silky texture, leading to a finish with delicious notes of grapefruit and lemon.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this vintage Rosé champagne pairs beautifully with seafood dishes (pink tuna, roasted langoustines, lobster, wild salmon), meats (lightly pink veal, milk-fed or salt meadow lamb), or desserts featuring strawberries, raspberries, or pink grapefruit.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to serve this champagne between 50°F and 54°F.