2004 Gosset, Celebris Extra Brut

TASTING NOTES

"Gosset's 2004 Extra Brut Celebris is a powerful, bracing wine. Pinot Noir-infused red stone fruits, dried leaves, mint, herbs and spice notes, along with the low dosage, give the wine its distinctive combination of power, breadth and raciness. The 2004 needs a bit of time for the bouquet to open up, but when they do, the wine is quite expressive. Now 12 years after the vintage, the 2004 Celebris offers a good bit of aromatic and flavor intensity, with the slightly mature notes that are typical for a wine of this age. Chamomile, honey and lightly roasted almond are some of the nuances that linger through to the creamy, expansive finish. The 2005 is 55% Chardonnay (from Chouilly, Cramant and Le Mesnil sur Oger) and 45% Pinot Noir (from Aÿ, Bouzy and Verzy)." Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
(AG, 12/01/2016)

Rating: 94
Drink from: 2016-2026

"This rich Champagne is soft and creamy, with orange zest, ground anise and light, tangy acidity enlivening the glazed apricot and pastry crust flavors. Offers a bright, expressive finish. Drink now through 2022. 125 cases imported." Wine Spectator
(WS, 04/30/2017)

Rating: 93
Drink from: 2017-2022

"The 2004 Celebris Vintage Extra-Brut blends 55% Chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with 45% Pinot Noir from Aÿ, Bouzy and Verzy. Intensely golden-yellow in color, the reductive yet dense and immensely aromatic bouquet reveals herbal/floral and mineral rather than fruity aromas. There are flavors from ancient, very small pear varieties from the empty glass. Full-bodied, fresh and elegant, this is a round and well-structured 2004 whose finish is still a bit dryish. Minty flavors are displayed in the fresh and evolved but also (still) discreet aftertaste. Tasted in August 2018 from lot L6125111 with a dosage of five grams per liter." Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #239
(WA, 10/31/2018)

Rating: 90+
Drink from: 2018-2023

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