Gosset Grand Millésime 1.5L MAGNUM 2015

Gosset Grand Millésime is the house vintage Champagne, made only in years the cellar judges worthy, here in magnum.

Gosset was founded at Ay in 1584 and is the oldest wine house in Champagne, now based in Epernay. Its defining choice is to block malolactic fermentation, keeping malic acidity intact so the wines stay taut and reward long cellaring. Grand Millésime is declared only in suitable years and is drawn from a restricted group of crus, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in roughly equal measure with no reserve wine, so the character of the single harvest carries through. Vintage Champagne must by law spend at least three years on lees, and Gosset holds this cuvée considerably longer in the cool chalk cellars before disgorgement, finishing it with a low dosage. With malolactic fermentation blocked, the wine retains a bracing acid frame that lets it develop slowly in bottle rather than broadening early.

The magnum format slows development further still. Structured, dry and gastronomic, it suits lobster, roast poultry, veal and mature hard cheeses; serve at around 10 degrees.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.