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Gosset
Founded in Aÿ in 1584 by Pierre
Gosset, Champagne Gosset is the
oldest wine house in
Champagne. For more than four
centuries, the preservation of
style, elegance and family
traditions in the making of Gosset
champagne has been paramount.
Gosset wilsondaniels.com This starts in the vineyard, where
Gosset Grand Reserve Brut NV (6pk) $287.90 93 WS, 92 JS, 91 WA they source grapes almost
(also available in 375ml, 1.5L, 3L) entirely from premier cru and
grand cru vineyards. Unlike most
Gosset Grand Reserve Brut Rosé NV (6pk) $419.90 93 WS, 92 JS, 92 WA champagne producers, Gosset
(also available in 375ml, 1.5L, 3L) carefully avoids malolactic
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blanc Brut NV (6pk) $491.90 93 WE, 93 W&S, 92 WS fermentation and uses extended
lees aging to expose the terroir
Gosset Celebris Extra Brut 2004 (6pk) $846.00 93 WS, 94 VN and produce dynamic, age-worthy
cuvées. Gosset champagnes are
made with extreme care and kept
in dark cellars for four to five
years for non-vintage wines —
and up to seven for vintage
champagnes and 10 for the
CELEBRIS cuvées — before
release.
Henriot
The Henriot family has been in
the area since the 16th century.
Established in 1808, Henriot is
the last family-owned and
operated estate for its size, as a
Henriot mdhamerica.com Mini-Grand Marque. Focusing
on a higher proportion of
Henriot Brut Souverain NV $635.90 94 WE, 91 IWC, 90 WS Chardonnay in all their blends
(also available in 375ml, 1.5L) and the best Grand Crus from the
Cotes de Blanc. No Pinot
Henriot Brut Rosé NV (6pk) $719.90 93 WE, 90 IWC Meunier is used in any of their
(also available in 1.5L) blends and he house doubles the
Henriot Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (12pk) $767.90 93 WE, 91 WA, 90 WS standard of ageing for all of
their cuvees. Easily one of the
Henriot Brut Millésime 2008 (6pk) $408.00 DEC, 95 WE, 91 IWC best values for quality on the
Henriot Brut Rosé Millésime 2012 (6pk) special order market.
Henriot Brut Cuvée Hemera Brut 2005 special order
Henriot Brut Cuvée 38 (1.5L) $500.00 97 WS, 94 IWC, 92 WA
Jacques Selosse
Every decade or so, a winemaker
comes along who, through the
force of his ideas, and the
brilliance of his work, has the
power to change the course of
wine history. Anselme Selosse is
such an individual—and the man
most responsible for the
revolution that’s changing
Champagne for the better.
Since taking over Champagne
Jacques Selosse in 1980, Anselme
has challenged Champagne’s old
definitions for excellence.
Fortunately for him, he was
Jacques Selosse rarewineco.com blessed with spectacular grand
Jacques Selosse Initial Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV cru vineyard holdings in Avize,
Cramant, and Oger.
Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Brut Rosé NV Anselme’s emphasis on
Jacques Selosse Version Original Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV viticulture and terroir may have
Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2007 been his greatest advance.
Jacques Selosse Substance Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
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