The 2008 Gosset Celebris Extra Brut Champagne is the prestige cuvée of a historic house whose origins in Aÿ date back to 1584. Composed of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir, it draws on villages including Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Aÿ and Ambonnay. Patience is central to its character: the house specifies 12 years of cellar ageing, followed by at least nine months of rest after disgorgement. A dosage of 4.8 grams per litre places it firmly in the Extra Brut category. The result combines the depth of extended maturation with the precision and freshness that distinguish Gosset’s style.
Expect pear, citrus oil and mirabelle plum, layered with dried white flowers, brioche, almond pastry and nougat. Fine bubbles carry a substantial, vinous palate, while vibrant acidity and a saline finish maintain definition. Antonio Galloni awarded the 2008 Celebris 96 Points for Vinous, highlighting its depth and textural complexity after extended lees ageing. William Kelley gave it 95 Points for Wine Advocate, praising the combination of layered richness, tangy acidity and a long finish. These assessments capture its particular appeal: a Champagne with developed pastry complexity, a firm core of fruit and the structure to continue evolving.
