Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, gingerbread, dried fruit, white flowers
Palate: balanced depth, richness of dried fruit, fresh acidity, subtle lasting finish
The non-vintage flagship of Gosset, established at Ay in 1584: blackcurrant and gingerbread over dried fruit and white flowers, balanced and deep with a subtle, lasting finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
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Dried-fruit depth meets roasted poultry. -
Comte
Richness and gingerbread echo the aged cheese. -
Charcuterie
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Blackcurrant and spice frame cured meats.
How to serve Gosset Grande Reserve Brut
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. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Comte, Charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gosset, established at Ay in 1584, blocks malolactic fermentation for its rich, fresh non-vintage Grande Reserve.
- 1584: Gosset established as a still-wine producer at Ay
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Gosset · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Malolactic blocked; stainless steel; rich non-malolactic house style
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Gosset Grande Reserve Brut
What does Gosset Grande Reserve Brut taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, gingerbread, dried fruit, white flowers. On the palate, balanced depth, richness of dried fruit, fresh acidity, subtle lasting finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The non-vintage flagship of Gosset, established at Ay in 1584: blackcurrant and gingerbread over dried fruit and white flowers, balanced and deep with a subtle, lasting finish.
When should I drink Gosset Grande Reserve Brut?
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 Grande Reserve Brut?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Comte and Charcuterie. Dried-fruit depth meets roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Gosset Grande Reserve Brut?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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