2007 Gosset Celebris

The 2007 Celebris Extra Brut is the latest rendition of this cuvée, which cellar master Odilon de Varine describes as "not a vintage Gosset but a Gosset vintage"—meaning that it's produced only in years adapted to the house's powerful but austere style. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of lemon oil, marzipan, warm biscuits and wet stones, it's full-bodied, with a deep and concentrated core of ripe but racy fruit, a tangy spine of acidity and an elegant pinpoint mouse, displaying terrific purity and precision.

This stylish, complex and elegantly powerful Champagne is the pinnacle of Gosset’s range and delivers such layered, fresh and complex style. The palate has a super smooth-honed, long and plush feel with a wealth of grilled almonds and grapefruit. Long, succulent draw through the finish. Magnificent. Drink now.

The 2007 Extra-Brut Vintage Celebris is a great example of the house style. Powerful and rich, the 2007 has tremendous vinous intensity, balanced by a low dosage that gives the wine a sense of classic austerity. Orchard fruit, apricot, tangerine oil and white flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing. The Celebris is a big, broad-shouldered Champagne for the dinner table.