Gosset Celebris 2008 Rose

• Celebris Rose is Gosset's finest champagne and 2008 is a great year
• With a little aeration, this is a full-bodied rose with seductive aromas

Gosset Celebris has only been available as a rosé in four vintages since it first came onto the market 25 years ago. This year, it is again mainly a Chardonnay, accounting for 72% of the blend. Of the 28% Pinot Noir, 20% is Champagne and 8% is red still wine from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Cumieres. The nose has notes of strawberry, pepper, peach and apricot. Cherry and blood orange dominate the palate, creating a fresh overall impression that is supported by the low dosage of 6.5 g. The freshness is also evident in the mineral, salty finish. The Chardonnay comes from Avize, Cramant, Cuis, Vertus, Trepail and Villers Mamery. The Pinot Noir comes from Ay, Ambonnay, Bouzy and Cumieres. After a long yeast ageing period of 12 years, it is now at an attractive drinking window. It has the structure for long development. The edition is limited to 15,000 bottles. Gosset was once famous for Pinot Noir-dominated winey rosé champagnes. Today, the house uses significantly more Chardonnay and the house style is fresher and fruitier. The red still wines give the Celebris a very attractive aroma. We even prefer it to the white Celebris.

94 Antonio Galloni vinous.com The 2008 Brut Rosé Celebris is an absolutely gorgeous Champagne that captures the essence of the Gosset house style. Bright and ethereal in feel, the 2008 is deceptive in its first impression, but it has plenty of depth to match its decidedly regal, understated personality. The 6.5-gram dosage feels perfectly judged, just enough to fill out the layers and avoid some of the starkness these wines can show, but not so much as to be overpowering. Crushed red berry fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper build as this finely-sculpted Rosé shows off its charms. This is beautifully done

95 Yohann Castaing decanter.com he complex bouquet is redolent with delicious pastry notes of the famous pink biscuit of Reims and ripe blackberries. On the palate, this is a powerful, densely textured but beautifully balanced Champagne that merits cellaring for several years for it to come completely into focus.

750 mL

12.5

Champagne

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Sulphites

• Extra Brut

France

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