CELEBRIS Brut – 2012
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Introduction
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THE WINERY: Champagne Gosset produces dynamic, textured cuvées that reflect their sourcing, primarily Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. By following a winemaking philosophy that minimizes inputs beyond what the grapes provide (e.g. no malolactic fermentation), the winery continues a family legacy of excellence that started in 1584, making it the oldest wine house in Champagne.
THE WINE: A fine wine before a fine Champagne. CELEBRIS was created in 1993 by former cellarmaster Jean Pierre Mareigner, building on an idea by Albert Gosset. This cuvée, which represents the best of Champagne Gosset, was first sold in 1995 as a 1988 vintage. It quickly gained recognition alongside other top champagnes.
The 2012 vintage marks the 9th Gosset Celebris in the past 35 years and is a testament to the exceptional quality and freshness of the fruit.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Ambonnay, Avenay, Avize, Aÿ, Bouzy, Cramant, Cuis, Grauves, Trépail, Louvois, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Villers- Marmery
- Location: Champagne
- Cultivation: Sustainable; Vegan
- Soil: Chalk
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Vinification
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Celebris is fermented traditionally with no use of barrels or malolactic fermentation and further aged for a minimum of 10 years on the lees in the cellar, imparting exceptional texture and complexity to the wine.
- Malolactic: None
- Aging: Minimum of 9 months following disgorgement
- Bottle Aging: 10+ years on lees
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 12%
- RS: Brut (5.5 g/L)
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Tasting Notes
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A bright golden color with small, clear bubbles. The aroma is of fresh pears and citrus, including sweet oranges and grapefruit. As the Champagne warms up, it starts to smell like delicious pear and almond pie. This Champagne is well-structured, with depth, tension, and a nice density. On the palate, we taste citrus and vanilla, which then develop into flavors of gooseberries, raspberries, and yellow-fleshed red cherries. The finish is long and salty.
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Reviews
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CELEBRIS Brut — 2012 – Decanter – 95 Points
"The 2012 Celebris makes its case as the finest release of the house in recent times, marrying taut and precise Chardonnay (that includes the freshness of cooler crus Cuis and Grauves) with a supporting frame of fragranced Pinot Noir to delicate yet persistently complex effect. Toasted almond, citrus peel and ripe pear are brought forward by sweet, fragrant cherry, strawberry tart and orange blossom notes, the structure narrow but filled out with subtle nougat richness and a powdery, chalky length. A quiet, elegant mousse. Integrated, focused and ageworthy."
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CELEBRIS Brut – 2012 – Wine Spectator – 93 Points
"A fresh Champagne, with a fine, lively mousse, this shows a seamlessly knit range of blackberry, grilled macadamia nut and preserved lemon flavors, while a tangy hint of sea salt crackles on the lingering finish."
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CELEBRIS Brut – 2012 – Decanter – 96 Points
“The 2012 Celebris makes its case as the finest release of the house in recent times, marrying taut and precise Chardonnay (that includes the freshness of cooler crus Cuis and Grauves) with a supporting frame of fragranced Pinot Noir to delicate yet persistently complex effect. Toasted almond, citrus peel and ripe pear are brought forward by sweet, fragrant cherry, strawberry tart and orange blossom notes, the structure narrow but filled out with subtle nougat richness and a powdery, chalky length. A quiet, elegant mousse. Integrated, focused and ageworthy.”