2008 Gosset "Célebris" Extra Brut Champagne
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Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2008 Gosset "Célebris" Extra Brut Champagne (96JS, 96WS, 95RP, 95WE, 94JD). James Suckling: "Such a concise and laser-focused wine with tight layers of crushed stones, praline, frangipani flowers, green apples, lemons, hazelnuts, pastries and salted almonds. Very tight bubbles here. So clear and structured, with a long and mineral finish. Still reserved. 54% chardonnay and 46% pinot noir. 4.8g/L dosage. " (05/2023)
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Minimum Bid: $370.00
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End Date: Monday, Jun 8, 2:40 PM PT
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2008 Gosset "Célebris" Extra Brut Champagne
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
The Célebris is a true tête de cuvée, made in tiny quantities from the best wines available to Gosset and aged for longer than even Krug vintage. Don't miss it, we only received 60 bottles! -Gary Westby 97 pts, Falstaff: "The nose of the golden wine immediately radiates creaminess, a soft richness that is reminiscent of freshly baked apricot and almond tart and red apple flesh, laced with fine, heady notions of freshly zested Tarocco orange peel. The palate is as creamy as the nose suggests, yet has the poise and the beautiful, salty depth of 2008. A lovely phenolic edge reminds of bitter almond and apple pip, this sits well with the sinuous, toned and lightly salty richness, the ultra-fine mousse and that lovely streak of ripe lemon zest. Gorgeous." (AK, 1-2022)
Professional Reviews
96
James Suckling
“Such a concise and laser-focused wine with tight layers of crushed stones, praline, frangipani flowers, green apples, lemons, hazelnuts, pastries and salted almonds. Very tight bubbles here. So clear and structured, with a long and mineral finish. Still reserved. 54% chardonnay and 46% pinot noir. 4.8g/L dosage.” (05/2023)
96
Wine Spectator
“A graceful Champagne, showing a sense of finesse to the detailed intersection of bright, buoyant acidity and chalky minerality, with a fine, satiny mousse and flavors of ripe Asian pear, dried white cherry, salted almond, lemon curd and crystallized honey. Long and mouthwatering on the creamy finish, echoing spice and saline notes. (AN)” (11/2022)
95
Wine Advocate
“Gosset's just-released 2008 Extra-Brut Celebris is showing beautifully out of the gates, offering up sweet aromas of citrus oil, dried white flowers, warm biscuits and nougat, with hints of the dried fruits to come. Medium to full-bodied, racy and layered, with a firm core of fruit that's girdled by tangy acids and a long, penetrating finish, the house's typically tensile style is married with real flesh and weight. (WK)” (11/2022)
95
Wine Enthusiast
“The Champagne is showing signs of just turning towards maturity, giving it impressive longevity. The wine's white fruits, green-plum and citrus flavors have now muted as a rich nutty character develops. This is a great moment to drink the wine. *Cellar Selection*(RV)” (12/2022)
94
Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2008 Champagne Celebris Extra Brut is 54% Chardonnay and the remainder Pinot Noir, aged for over 9 years in cellar on its lees with 4.8 g/l dosage. It is rounded with ripe aromas of orange oil, almond pastry, and peach and is seamless to the palate with modest acidity, generous orchard fruit, and a richness and umami that lifts off the palate with delicate salinity. Drink this benchmark wine in the range now or over the next 10-15 years.” (11/2022)
Product Details
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
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