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Champagne Gosset Grand Millesime Brut 2016
£392.50
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at
£65.42 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
HD6187316A
Champagne Gosset Grand Millésime Brut 2016 — Overview
Champagne Gosset Grand Millésime Brut 2016 is a prestigious vintage Champagne from one of the oldest wine houses in Champagne. Crafted by the independent, family-owned Maison Gosset (founded in Aÿ in 1584), this wine embodies finesse, structure, and terroir expression. Sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, the 2016 Grand Millésime is balanced and refined — an ideal option for those searching for premium Champagne by the case.
Tasting Profile & Winemaking Notes
Colour, Aroma & Palate
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Pale yellow hue with delicate green highlights signals its freshness.
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On the nose, it opens with aromas of fennel, star anise, and a subtle hint of mint, evolving, as the wine warms, into richer notes of poached pear, nougat, and almond.
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The palate is elegant from the first sip, revealing orchard fruits such as mirabelle plum, rhubarb, and Reinette apple, with a mid-palate density and a sharply defined, minerally finish.
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The finish carries a delicate bitterness typical of Grand Cru sites, lending precise structure and lingering sophistication.
Blend & Vinification
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The blend is 61% Chardonnay and 39% Pinot Noir, combining finesse and depth.
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Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks; importantly, Gosset avoids malolactic fermentation to preserve vibrant acidity and purity.
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A minimum of four years is spent ageing on the lees, followed by at least six months in bottle after disgorgement, providing integrated complexity.
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The dosage is precisely balanced at 4 g/L, preserving freshness without masking the wine's character.
Origin & Vineyard Terroir
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Grapes are carefully sourced from prestigious Champagne villages: Ambonnay, Aÿ, Chamery, Cramant, Mailly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Passy, Pierry, Trépail, and Vertus.
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The house’s long tradition and low-intervention philosophy (hand-harvesting, hand riddling) emphasise terroir purity and artisanal quality.
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A climate of contrasts defined the 2016 growing season — cool, wet spring and a hot, sunny late summer — producing a vintage with both vibrancy and richness.
Food Pairing & Cellaring Suggestions
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Food Pairing: This Champagne pairs beautifully with a rack of pork, duck breast with figs or prunes, and scallops or oysters. For a sweeter match, try it with a rhubarb tart.
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Cellaring: Enjoy now or age for another 8–15 years to let the fruit deepen, while preserving its hallmark freshness and structure. Professional reviewers suggest a drinking window extending into the mid-2030s.
Awards & Critical Acclaim
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94 points – Wine Spectator, praising its “concentrated flavours of crème de cassis, grilled nut, dried pineapple, toasted brioche and Grand Marnier liqueur, sculpted by chiselled acidity.”
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94 points – Jeb Dunnuck, who describes the 2016 Grand Millésime as “fruity and floral … with a refined mousse and a classic feel.” 93 points – James Suckling, noting “intense and deep… fine bubbles, medium body and a polished yet tight finish.”
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93 points – Falstaff, highlighting its elegant acidity, bright fruit and citrus-saline finish.
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| Price | £392.50 |
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| Country | France |
| Brand | Champagne Gosset France |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size (cl) | 75 |
| Winery | Customer Reviews
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