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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus, fresh almond, light brioche
Palate: fresh racy acidity, chalk, creamy texture, long finish
Gosset's non-vintage Chardonnay: white flowers and citrus over almond and brioche, with fresh non-malolactic acidity, chalk and a creamy texture.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Racy non-malolactic acidity meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Sole meuniere Chalk and citrus frame delicate white fish.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gosset's Grand Blanc de Blancs applies the house's non-malolactic style to a multi-vintage Chardonnay for a fresh, chalky expression.
- 1584House founded; Chardonnay cuvee made in its non-malolactic style
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Gosset · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Malolactic blocked; multi-vintage Chardonnay; non-malolactic house style
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 85 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs
What does Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, citrus, fresh almond, light brioche. On the palate, fresh racy acidity, chalk, creamy texture, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Gosset's non-vintage Chardonnay: white flowers and citrus over almond and brioche, with fresh non-malolactic acidity, chalk and a creamy texture.
When should I drink Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Racy non-malolactic acidity meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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