95 Robert Parker
The 2002 Celebris Vintage Extra Brut displays a noble, clear, fresh and subtle bouquet with white fruit and brioche flavors intertwined with mineral aromas. Silky textured and highly elegant, this full-bodied yet delicate blend of 48% Pinot Noir and 52% Chardonnay is clear and straight on the palate, revealing a ripe and intense, yet refined fruit. It has a persistent and complex, firmly structured, stimulatingly pure and salty finish. Great finesse and ethereal lightness here, with great purity and mineral tension. It also has the intensity of perfect fruit in the long and persistent finish. A great Champagne for the next ten and probably many more years.
Gosset's current range of Champagnes is amazing. The latest news, however, is very sad. Jean-Pierre Mareigner, cellar master at Champagne Gosset for more than 30 years, has died at age 60 in May this year.
94 Wine Spectator
A rich and harmonious wine, this dry, dense Champagne is shaped by finely wrought, mouthwatering acidity and refined texture. This is high-definition bubbly, with layer after layer of kumquat, coconut, fleur de sel, toasted brioche, ground coffee and vanilla flavors. Drink now through 2025. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,666 cases made. –AN
94 James Suckling
A deep, rich and toasty nose that has a wealth of cashewy, nutty aromas and dried lemon pith, nougat and bright dried cherry fruits too. The palate's bold, assertive and full of flavor with really expansive orchard fruits. It's pared back to reveal a dry, essence-like finish with length and poise aplenty. Drink now.
The 2002 Celebris Vintage Extra Brut displays a noble, clear, fresh and subtle bouquet with white fruit and brioche flavors intertwined with mineral aromas. Silky textured and highly elegant, this full-bodied yet delicate blend of 48% Pinot Noir and 52% Chardonnay is clear and straight on the palate, revealing a ripe and intense, yet refined fruit. It has a persistent and complex, firmly structured, stimulatingly pure and salty finish. Great finesse and ethereal lightness here, with great purity and mineral tension. It also has the intensity of perfect fruit in the long and persistent finish. A great Champagne for the next ten and probably many more years.
Gosset's current range of Champagnes is amazing. The latest news, however, is very sad. Jean-Pierre Mareigner, cellar master at Champagne Gosset for more than 30 years, has died at age 60 in May this year.