In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red berries, rose, spice, white flowers

Palate: fresh red fruit, vinous structure, racy acidity, clean finish

Gosset's non-vintage rose: red berries and rose over spice and white flowers, the palate marked by fresh red fruit, vinous structure and racy non-malolactic acidity.

What it pairs with

How to serve Gosset Grand Rose Brut

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Charcuterie, Seared salmon, Strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gosset's Grand Rose blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with red wine from Ambonnay and Bouzy, made in the house's crisp non-malolactic style.

  1. 1584 — House founded; the rose continues its non-malolactic tradition

Facts

Producer
Champagne Gosset
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Malolactic blocked; brut with red wine from Ambonnay and Bouzy
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 60 to 85 at retail
Drinking window
now to 6 from release
First vintage
1584

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 90

Frequently asked about Gosset Grand Rose Brut

What does Gosset Grand Rose Brut taste like?

On the nose, red berries, rose, spice, white flowers. On the palate, fresh red fruit, vinous structure, racy acidity, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Gosset's non-vintage rose: red berries and rose over spice and white flowers, the palate marked by fresh red fruit, vinous structure and racy non-malolactic acidity.

When should I drink Gosset Grand Rose Brut?

Drink now to 6 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 Rose Brut?

Charcuterie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared salmon and Strawberry tart. Fresh red fruit frames cured meats.

What grapes are in Gosset Grand Rose Brut?

The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.

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