The Croix-Courcelles Aÿ Grand Cru 2018 is a champagne that combines the freshness of Champagne chalk with the aromatic richness of wood aging.
Christian Gosset is a young winemaker aged 57! After 35 years of experience gained on the family estate, he decided to strike out on his own and create his own champagnes.
The 2018 Croix-Courcelles Aÿ Grand Cru is made from a single plot located in the Croix-Courcelle area. This plot is located at the bottom of the hillside, facing south, with deep chalky soil.
Half of this plot is planted with Chardonnay and half with Pinot Noir, and usually produces two cuvées, one 100% Pinot Noir and one 100% Chardonnay. But for the 2018 vintage, Christian Gosset chose to blend 80% Pinot Noir with 20% Chardonnay to achieve a different balance.
The grapes were vinified and aged in oak barrels, without filtration or stirring.
This champagne has a straw-gold color and fine bubbles.
On the nose, this cuvée reveals elegant notes of fruit and spices.
On the palate, it has a crisp attack that evolves into a beautiful balance. The wine's structure is superb, rich and adorned with subtle tannins. The texture is full and firm, with aromas of ripe fruit.
The finish is long, chalky, and slightly salty.
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