(a blend of 8 grands crus with 64% chardonnay and 46% in pinot noir). An exceptionally pure and like the Grand Millésime, very understated blend of yeast, citrus blossom, green apple and acacia blossom merges into equally pure, intense and moderately effervescent flavors brimming with complexity and an explosive length. Wow, this is simply terrific and a Champagne that will be with us 20 years from now if well stored. Highly recommended. 95/2013+ Alan Meadows, Burghound
The launch of Gosset CELEBRIS 1998 has just been announced – the fourth vintage of our prestige cuvée in a decade. And, like the previous three vintages (1988, 1990 and 1995), this exclusively grands crus champagne is destined to be received by enthusiasts the world over as a superb example of the skill of the oldest wine house in Champagne: Aÿ 1584.
The 4th of an exceptional series
Eight grands crus were selected for this outstanding blend: 64 per cent Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil Sur Oger and Chouilly) and 36 per cent Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy and Verzenay). The result is an excellent example of an homage which was initiated 10 years ago and which is a tribute to the history of our champagne house, which has maintained its tradition for over four hundred years.
Our cellar master Jean-Pierre Mareigner, who has been at Champagne Gosset for the last 25 years, has created a dazzlingly rich and masterly expression of his blending skills. This Cuvée is an unforgettable wine, showing astounding aroma and flavour. It is wonderfully rich and pure, extraordinarily concentrated, beautifully fresh and incredibly seductive.
On pouring, Gosset CELEBRIS 1998 is a bright golden colour, shot with green tints and shimmering flashes of amber. There is lots of fine, vivacious sparkle, comprising a myriad of tiny, lively diaphanous bubbles which are subtle and discreet, but continuous.
On the nose, initially there are magnificent concentrations of floral and fruity scents and after swirling a more orderly duet of fragrances appears, reminiscent of home baking smells and the trace of lemon balm and lemon verbena. The final impression is "cakey" with notes of mocha and a spicy hint of vanilla.
On tasting, it is full, yet delicate and elegant with obvious complexity. There are hints of grapefruit and lemon zest at first, and then juice, moving to richer pineapple and peaches and rounded off by an unusual touch of candied angelica.
