The NV Gosset Grand Reserve [Champagne Blend] is a notable offering from Gosset, the oldest Champagne house in France. This non-vintage cuvée is a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier, embodying the house’s traditional style. The wine is aged for a minimum of four years on lees and finished with an eight grams per liter dosage, which contributes to its complexity and depth.
The wine has received consistently high praise from several renowned reviewers. Decanter awarded it a score of 93, highlighting its "elegant, fresh and great length" and noting its "mellow red apple fruit" and "creamy apple and plum flavors." This review emphasizes the wine's precise balance and subtle autolysis on the palate.
Wine Spectator, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling, and The Wine Independent each gave it a score of 92. Wine Spectator commented on its "mouthwatering" character and "delicate, lacy mousse," with flavors ranging from "black currant and apricot fruit" to "grated ginger accents." Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate described it as "fleshy but incisive," with aromas of "crisp orchard fruit" and "hints of fresh bread and pastry."
Jeb Dunnuck highlighted its "pure and inviting aromas of white peach, fresh flowers, and wet stone," while Wine Enthusiast noted that the wine "is very much in the house style: crisp and without malolactic fermentation," balancing ripe fruits with softened acidity due to bottle age. James Suckling praised its "elegant, fine and supple mousse" and "creamy layers of fresh fruit and pastries."
Sarah Mayo from The Wine Independent remarked on its "fragrant and assertive" nose with aromas of "preserved lemon, red currant, elderflower, chalk, whipped butter and honey," and commended its "vibrant, shimmering acidity and plush red fruit concentration."
Vinous, giving it a score of 90, described the wine as a "fine introduction to the house style," with scents of "pear, dried flowers, mint, lemon peel and spice," and noted its approachable nature without the "bracing intensity" of some top bottlings.
Overall, the NV Gosset Grand Reserve is a well-regarded Champagne blend that delivers elegance, freshness, and a balanced palate, making it a standout choice for both connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.