1998 Gosset, Celebris Brut

Gosset Celebris 1998 boasts a bright golden colour, shot with green tints and shimmering flashes of amber. A myriad of tiny, lively bubbles release stunning floral notes and the warming aroma of freshly baked bread enlaced with mocha and spicy vanilla. Hints of grapefruit and lemon zest shine through on the palate moving to richer pineapple and peaches. Full, complex and elegant. 

The 1998 Extra Brut Vintage Celebris is a beautifully focused, linear wine that sparkles on the palate with the essence of white peaches, pears, quince and flowers. This medium-bodied yet structured wine offers phenomenal persistence, along with chalky, minerally notes that give the wine its superb liveliness and sense of freshness. Like many wines in this line-up, the 1998 Extra Brut Vintage Celebris is a beautiful, contemplative wine that deserves serious attention. This is a great effort. The blend is 64% Chardonnay and 36% Pinot Noir.
(Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate - Dec 08)