Christian Gosset

Garvaux 2019 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Garvaux 2019 by Christian Gosset is a rosé de saignée champagne that will delight the eye and the taste buds!

This cuvée is made from Pinot Noir grapes harvested on September 15, 2019 from the "Garvaux" plot in the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru commune. This plot, planted in 2010, is located mid-slope and faces east.

Vinification takes place entirely in oak barrels, with a 3-day vatting period, as naturally as possible, without filtration or chilling. The wine is very lightly dosed at 2 g/L after disgorging in May 2023.

The color is exceptionally intense, reminiscent of burlat cherry or very ripe raspberry.

The first nose confirms what the eye predicted, a very rich basket of black fruit, with blackberry, cooked blackcurrant, blueberry and a hint of violet. On aeration, peppery notes appear.

On the palate, the attack is ample, supple and melting. Then the wine reveals its opulent, voluminous and unctuous body. A hint of freshness energizes the cuvée, while the effervescence melts away and the red fruit takes on a spicy character.

The finish is round, greedy, peppery and very long (around 12 seconds), punctuating the tasting with mentholated bitters.

This 2019 Garvaux rosé de saignée, by Christian Gosset, is best paired with powerful, fatty, gourmet dishes, such as Pata Negra Bellota and Cebo, duck breast, barbecued salmon, Epoisse cheese burgers, or washed-rind cheeses.