GOSSET champagne Célébris 2008 Vintage Brut

Champagne Gosset Célébris Millésime 2008 Extra-Brut

Champagne Gosset Célébris Millésime 2008 illustrates the excellence of a prestigious cuvée made from a blend of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir, aged for 12 years before disgorging. Produced in a limited edition of just 15,000 bottles, this Extra-Brut version (4.8 g/l dosage) expresses remarkable finesse and extended ageing potential.

Technical characteristics

• Blend: 54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir
• Ageing: 12 years in the cellar, without malolactic fermentation
• Terroirs: Ambonnay, Aÿ, Avize, Bouzy, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, etc.
• Limited volume: 15,000 bottles (8th edition since 1974)

Tasting notes

The deep yellow colour is enlivened by a fine and abundant effervescence. The nose reveals a floral bouquet (acacia, jasmine, mimosa) and white fruits (pear, mirabelle plum). On the palate, pastry aromas (pear cake, madeleine, sabayon) intertwine with a salty texture on the finish, underscored by lively acidity and chalky minerality.

Strengths

• Remarkable structure: balanced, complex aromas
• Refined sensory profile: floral, pastry and mineral notes
• Rarity: limited production, prestigious confidential cuvée
• Ageing potential: will evolve until 2038-2040

Serving suggestions

Suitable for discerning connoisseurs, this vintage is ideal for gastronomic occasions, accompanying grilled fish, fine poultry, sweetbreads or hard cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 8°C.

Why choose this cuvée?

Célébris 2008 embodies the Gosset signature: a historic cuvée, produced with respect for the terroirs and extended ageing, offering a rich, nuanced bouquet and palate, calibrated for the long term.

Advice & storage

• Temperature: store between 10°C and 14°C, away from light
• Position: store horizontally to maintain the humidity of the cork
• Serving: decant lightly for 30 minutes or pour directly into a tulip glass
• Ageing: drink between 2025 and 2040, depending on personal preference