Champagne Gosset Celebris Rosé 2008
This delicious Champagne rosé offers the quintessential expression of the Gosset House style, with full bodied tautness and notes of black cherry shot through with blood orange providing tangy freshness and a salty finish.
Champagne Gosset sources grapes from 140 hectares of vineyards across the region, partnering with 160 winegrowing families. This diverse sourcing allows for meticulous selection and balanced blends. The grapes for this cuvée come from Ambonnay, Avize, Aÿ, Bouzy, Cramant, Cuis, Cumières, Trépail, Vertus, and Villers-Marmery. Gosset champions sustainable practices, incentivising organic and sustainable viticulture.
This exceptional cuvée is distinguished by its rarity and this vintage is only the fourth edition of Gosset Celebris Rosé in the past 25 years. It is a limited edition of 15,000 bottles. Time is part of the essence and personality of Celebris. Vinification took place in stainless steel vats with traditional ageing. 8% was vinified as a red wine. Malolactic conversion was carefully avoided to showcase the House’s fresh signature style and retain the naturally fruity aromas. The wine was cellared in June 2009. Dosage was precisely adjusted to balance freshness and vinosity without compromising character and purity. The wine was disgorged in April 2021 and post-disgorgement, it was returned to the cellars to allow the smooth integration of the 6.5g/l dosage.
Maison Gosset, the oldest Wine House in Champagne, boasts a rich history dating back to 1584. The Gosset family's involvement in viticulture, however, began even earlier in the 15th century, with Jean Gosset cultivating vineyards in Aÿ. By 1584, Pierre Gosset established a still wine trading house, predating sparkling Champagne production by over a century. Over the years, Gosset wines graced royal tables, even appearing at the coronation of Charles X in 1825. For 16 generations, the family has upheld their winemaking traditions. Today, Gosset represents seven centuries of Champagne expertise, embodying heritage through its prestigious status and unique accolades. Gosset's commitment to heritage extends beyond its own legacy; the annual Trophée Gosset recognises individuals and institutions dedicated to preserving heritage, from culinary arts to broader cultural contributions, while ‘Gosset Matchmakers’ is a food and wine pairing competition for rising chefs and sommeliers in the UK. Sourcing primarily from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, Head Winemaker Odilon de Varine crafts Champagnes with remarkable depth, elegance, freshness and longevity that define its signature style.
