Christian Gosset

Croix Courcelles 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Cuvée Croix-Courcelles Aÿ Grand Cru 2018 is a champagne that combines the freshness of Champagne chalk with the aromatic richness of wood ageing.

Christian Gosset is a 57-year-old winemaker! After 35 years of experience forged on the family estate, he decided to strike out on his own and create his own champagnes.

Cuvée Croix-Courcelles Aÿ Grand Cru 2018 is made from a single parcel in the Croix-Courcelle area. This plot is located at the foot of the slopes, facing south, with deep chalk soil.

This lieu-dit is planted half with Chardonnay and half with Pinot Noir, and usually gives rise to two cuvées, one 100% Pinot Noir and one 100% Chardonnay. But for this 2018 vintage, Christian Gosset chose to blend 80% Pinot Noir with 20% Chardonnay to create a cuvée with a different balance.

The grapes were vinified and aged in oak barrels, without filtration or stirring.

This is a champagne with a straw-gold color and fine bubbles.

On the nose, this cuvée reveals elegant notes of fruit and spices.

On the palate, it's a cuvée with a sharp attack, which evolves into a fine balance. The wine's structure is superb, rich, adorned with discreet tannins. The texture is full and firm, with aromas of ripe fruit.

The finish is long, chalky and slightly saline.