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Founded in Aÿ in 1584 by Pierre Gosset, Gosset is the oldest wine house in Champagne. It also remains one of the most prestigious, considered by many collectors and connoisseurs as the world’s preeminent name in luxury champagne.

Gosset’s reputation for excellence starts on the vines. Its champagnes are composed almost entirely of grapes from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. Unlike most champagne producers, this illustrious wine house purposely avoids malolactic fermentation and always performs riddling and disgorging of prestige cuvées and large-format bottles by hand. Gosset champagnes are made with infinite care and kept in deep cellars for at least three years – and up to five or more for vintage and prestige cuvées – before release.

Gosset’s inimitable style – powerful and full-bodied, of unrivaled richness and staying power – has changed very little over the centuries. Gosset is now a fixture on wine lists of some of the most celebrated restaurants in the world, lauded by sommeliers for an exceptional capacity to enhance a wide range of cuisine. It is, in short, a legend among the wines of Champagne.

Production Area
Champagne, France

Grape Varieties
64% Chardonnay; 36% Pinot Noir

Vinification
The ultimate definition of a prestige vintage cuvée, Celebris is produced only in exceptional vintages. Rests on the lees for a minimum of eight years before disgorgement.

Color
Deep, bright gold with superb green tints and shimmering flashes of amber. Fine, lively and persistent bubbles.

Bouquet
Magnificent, powerful and concentrated. A bouquet of fresh, floral scents reminiscent of hawthorn, jasmine and orange blossom mingle with ripe notes of pear and dried apricot. Watch for notes of raisin brioche and lightly toasted almonds on the finish.

Taste
Inviting, lively and fresh yet very complex. Extraordinarily well-balanced with fruity flavors of citrus zest, pineapple and peaches, over spicier notes of vanilla and discreet mocha coffee. Amazingly intense and long on the finish.

Alcohol
12%

Serving Suggestions
Celebris manages to be expressive, lively and velvety while also maintaining an elegant character. Enjoy it on its own or with appetizers like caviar, cured ham, sashimi and sushi, or top-grade fish, either oven-baked or steamed. Try it with roasted free-range poultry, soft or mature goat cheese or even such simple desserts as crème anglaise, tropical fruit salad and gingerbread ice cream.