Gosset 21 Ans de Cave A Minima Extra Brut NV (750ML)

96 WS / 93 JD

White truffle and Parmesan cheese hints on the nose, as well as a deeply golden hue, hint at the depth and complexity of this statuesque Champagne. Softly creamy in texture, with the fine china–like acidity and a streak of salinity working in tandem to define layered flavors of plumped white cherry, dried apricot, pain d'épices, honeycomb and roasted nuts. A fragrant, savory thread of dried mint, saffron, smoke and oyster shell gains momentum and lingers on the lasting finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2035. 25 cases imported. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

Pouring a mature golden/straw color, the NV Champagne 21 Ans Extra Brut is aged for 21 years and is 57% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir. It’s mature but not over developed, with notes of honeycomb, beeswax, ripe peaches, and a delicate reductive note with aromas of fresh rained-on asphalt that is quite nice. The palate is chalky and long, with a refined, elegant mousse and a clean finish. Disgorged in 2022, it’s ready to enjoy now.-Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck