Last weekend we had a raid at Wino's in Oldham, the owners are our friends and we always come out with something a bit different. I can trust Phil to understand what we are looking for and have something tucked away in his dusty, chaotic cellar (St Hallett Old block 2000 will be drunk later in the year)
We were after a different champagne to anything we have had recently, Gosset it is then.
Name Gosset Champagne Brut excellence
Vintage NV
Country France
Region Champagne
Grape Champagne Blend
Maker Gosset
% Alc 12%
Price
Source Winos
We love champagne in all its guises (I am sure we may find one we actively dislike, rather than slightly underwhelms, but it hasn't happened yet!), and they are all a unique thing. This one is all about the delicious green acidity - apples and limes, which makes it highly drinkable and morish. This is all balanced with a quite sweet middle, suggesting a pretty heavy hand with the dosage. but judiciously so.
It's not a champagne particularly in the toasty mould, but there is some fennel-y length here, florality, and lots to interest the mouth. Really good bubbles too, not of a Bollinger fineness, but small, persistent, and satisfying. A proper apero, I would say. I could probably even drink this with cake
Thanks to Jules and Phil at Winos, for helping to perpetuate our thorough exploration of this favourite treat's many forms.
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