NV Gosset, Grand Reserve Brut 1x75cl

Antonio Galloni 91

The NV Grande Reserve is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Gosset. Crisp, dry and resonant, the Grande Reserve offers lovely textural depth to play off the more mineral-driven notes that are so typical of the Gosset house style. All the elements come together nicely in this effortless, gracious mid-weight Champagne. This is very nicely done. Disgorged on April 26, 2017. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2024

Vinous 91

(43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier; 8 g/l dosage; L318 9123): Pale gold. Expansive, mineral-driven citrus and orchard fruit scents are complemented by anise, honey and buttered toast, along with a hint of peach pit. Packs a solid punch but comes off lithe and precise, with mineral-laced blood orange and quince flavors and a deeper suggestion of fresh fig. Closes on a spicy note, with repeating minerality and very good persistence. [Josh Raynolds, 01/01/2014]

Wine Advocate 92

Aromas of crips orchard fruit, pear and apricot, mingled with hints of fresh bread and pastry, introduce the latest release of Gosset’s NV Brut Grande Reserve, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive wine that’s deceptively generous but also structured to reward some bottle age. [William Kelley, 10/06/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2031

JancisRobinson.com 15.5

Empty bottle 1,045 g. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier. Champagne Gosset work with around 200 growers who, between them, have approximately 120 hectares, mainly around Epernay. Malolactic conversion was avoided. Each cru was vinified separately, with no filtration and aged on fine lees. Winemaker Odilon de Varine. Natural cork. TA 7.8 g/l, pH 3, RS 9 g/l. Vegan. Available in over 200 shops. Plenty of richness on the palate with complex, yeasty flavours and a fine mousse. Dosage seems rather high, making the wine taste a little saccharine on the finish. Seems very expensive for what is on offer – there are many better-value alternatives out there. (AWH) [09/10/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2026