Gosset, savoir-faire, family and artisanal tradition
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Feb 2025
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Founded in 1584 by Pierre Gosset, vigneron and alderman of Aÿ, Maison Gosset is one of the oldest wine houses in Champagne. Sixteen generations have succeeded one another within the Maison, passing down savoir-faire while respecting a family and artisanal tradition. Still today, Champagne Gosset remains an independent estate: since 1993 it has been part of the Renaud Cointreau family group, which perpetuates its style.
In the heart of Épernay, the current estate extends over a two-hectare park, classified as city heritage. A green oasis where respect for nature is reflected in concrete choices: the complete abolition of chemical products for garden maintenance and participation in the “Bee Trail” project for the protection of pollinators.
The historic cellars, dug in the 19th century beneath the property, stretch for over one and a half kilometers and host the cuvées during ageing, where the wines mature on their lees with slowness and precision.
The Gosset style is distinguished by mineral freshness, gustatory depth and a great capacity for evolution over time. The grapes, rigorously selected, come from around 140 hectares of vineyards distributed across the finest crus of the appellation. The blending, carefully calibrated year after year, ensures a stylistic consistency that makes every cuvée immediately recognizable.
The visual icon of the Maison is the celebrated “antique” bottle, inspired by an 18th-century model and adorned with the medallion label en sautoir, suspended like a pendant on the neck of the bottle. A symbol of timeless elegance, a distinctive hallmark of the Gosset signature.
Today the Maison is led by Odilon de Varine, deputy general manager and chef de cave, together with Pierre de Caffarelli, responsable oenologie.
Villages: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Villers-Marmery, Chouilly, Verzenay
Reserve wines: between 5% and 15% (base vintage 2019)
Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel
Malolactic: not carried out to preserve fruit freshness and aromatic expression
Ageing: 4 years on the lees + at least 6 months in bottle after disgorgement
Dosage: 8 g/l
Tasting Notes Brilliant gold. On the nose, it opens with citrus and floral notes, followed by hints of yellow fruit, mirabelle, plum, honey nuances and light toasty touches. The palate reveals generous, enveloping substance, supported by good acidity and a fine, creamy perlage. The finish is dry, precise and chalky, with a clean, saline close. A well-balanced Champagne, highly versatile.
Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic avoided
Tirage: 06/2017
Ageing: minimum 4 years on the lees + 6 months in bottle after disgorgement
Dosage: 4 g/l
Tasting Notes Light gold. The nose is defined by aromatic herbs and a mentholated hint, nuances of ripe pear and sweet almond. The sip is slender, dynamic, with citrus freshness and marked minerality. The perlage is subtle and lively, integrated into a creamy texture. The finish is dry, fresh, with saline and citrus sensations. The comparison with the carafed version from the previous day proves interesting and successful, confirming the cuvée’s quality.
Ageing: minimum 10 years on the lees + minimum 9 months post-disgorgement
Dosage: 5.5 g/l
Tasting Notes Bright gold. The nose opens with a rich fruity and spicy spectrum: ripe apricot, yellow peach, hazelnut cream and a delicate fresh almond introduce the aromatic profile, immediately enlivened by a note of candied lemon and citrus peel. Evolution brings pastry nuances with sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla), accented by a floral touch and deep oriental wood notes. On the palate it shows great balance between density and tension: the texture is creamy, ample, yet tonic, dynamic and saline. Yellow stone fruit, redcurrant and cherry return, alongside more complex sensations of ripe citrus and spices. Ultra-fine effervescence. The finish is long, elegant, saline, with accents of dried fruit, cream and a mineral persistence that makes it memorable.
Base vintage: 2000 with less than 5% reserve wines
Vinification: stainless steel, malolactic avoided
Tirage: 2001
Ageing: 21 years on the lees
Disgorgement: October 2023 / January 2024 (depending on lot)
Post-disgorgement: minimum 6 months resting in cellar
Dosage: 3 g/l
Production: 1,250 bottles
Tasting Notes Intense gold with coppery reflections. On the nose, it opens with notes of candied apricot, honey and chestnut cream, with roasted hints of coffee and cocoa, followed by nuances of dried fruit, salted caramel, candied citrus and a light balsamic touch. The palate is broad, enveloping, structured yet refined: ripe plum and confit lemon emerge. Ultra-fine perlage. The finish is long, saline and mineral, with great lightness and persistence.
Gosset 12 Ans de cave a minima Rosé
Blend: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir (8% vinified as red)
Reserve wines: kept in multi-varietal, multi-vintage blend to add dimension and minerality
Vinification: stainless steel, malolactic avoided
Base vintage: 2009
Tirage: 2010
Ageing: minimum 12 years on the lees + 6 months post-disgorgement
Dosage: 4.5 g/l
Tasting Notes Salmon-pink with copper reflections. On the nose, notes of orange candy, ripe strawberry, balsamic herbs. The palate is fresh, youthful, balanced, with good mineral tension and a creamy perlage. The finish is dry, saline, with citrus echoes and a touch of tannin that amplifies its character.
Gosset Celebris Rosé 2008 Brut
Blend: 72% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir (8% vinified as red)
Ageing: 12 years on the lees + 9 months post-disgorgement
Disgorgement: 04/2021
Dosage: 6.5 g/l
Production: 15,000 bottles
Tasting Notes Deep pink with orange highlights. On the nose: citrus, fruit, cassis, orange zest and subtle spices. On the palate it is vibrant, with a tension recalling grapefruit zest and sweet spices. The perlage is ultra-fine and creamy, well integrated. The finish is dry, saline, with citrus and chalky length. Complex and full of energy.
