Gosset Extra Brut Champagne Célébris 2008

97 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "The nose of the golden wine immediately radiates creaminess, a soft richness that is reminiscent of freshly baked apricot and almond tart and red apple flesh, laced with fine, heady notions of freshly zested Tarocco orange peel. The palate is as creamy as the nose suggests, yet has the poise and the beautiful, salty depth of 2008. A lovely phenolic edge reminds of bitter almond and apple pip, this sits well with the sinuous, toned and lightly salty richness, the ultra-fine mousse and that lovely streak of ripe lemon zest. Gorgeous. (1/1/22)"

97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2023).

96 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2023 in France; 54% chardonnay, 46% pinot noir; from Ambonnay, Avenay, Avize, Aÿ, Bouzy, Cramant, Cuis, Cumières, Trépail, Vertus and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; vinified in stainless-steel tanks; no malolactic fermentation; aged 12 years on lees; 4.8g/L dosage; 15,000 bottles). The tension of malic acidity in the 2008 season is arresting, and this is a cuvée with a magnificent future stretching before it. At 15 years of age, it radiates an impressive poise and backward, coiled tension, heightened by the brilliance of chalk mineral texture. The subtle biscuity/brioche complexity of age is building, but it is the citrus core of this dynamic season that remains the resounding theme. (Edition VII; 2024)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "A graceful Champagne, showing a sense of finesse to the detailed intersection of bright, buoyant acidity and chalky minerality, with a fine, satiny mousse and flavors of ripe Asian pear, dried white cherry, salted almond, lemon curd and crystallized honey. Long and mouthwatering on the creamy finish, echoing spice and saline notes. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2038. 125 cases imported. (12/15/22)"

96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2008 Extra-Brut Celebris offers up hints of apricot, brioche, baked apple tart, white pepper, chamomile and dried flowers. Extended time on the lees yields a Champagne with terrific flavor and textural complexity. This is an especially deep, vinous Champagne from Gosset. I would prefer to drink it at the dinner table, as it is a very serious wine. Drink: 2023-2038. (May 2022)"

96 points James Suckling: "Such a concise and laser-focused wine with tight layers of crushed stones, praline, frangipani flowers, green apples, lemons, hazelnuts, pastries and salted almonds. Very tight bubbles here. So clear and structured, with a long and mineral finish. Still reserved. 54% chardonnay and 46% pinot noir. 4.8g/L dosage. Drink or hold. (7/31/23)"

95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Gosset's just-released 2008 Extra-Brut Celebris is showing beautifully out of the gates, offering up sweet aromas of citrus oil, dried white flowers, warm biscuits and nougat, with hints of the dried fruits to come. Medium to full-bodied, racy and layered, with a firm core of fruit that's girdled by tangy acids and a long, penetrating finish, the house's typically tensile style is married with real flesh and weight. Drink: 2022-2040. (Nov 2022)"

95 points Wine Enthusiast: "The Champagne is showing signs of just turning towards maturity, giving it impressive longevity. The wine's white fruits, green-plum and citrus flavors have now muted as a rich nutty character develops. This is a great moment to drink the wine. Alcohol 12%. (Dec 2022)"

94 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2008 Champagne Celebris Extra Brut is 54% Chardonnay and the remainder Pinot Noir, aged for over 9 years in cellar on its lees with 4.8 g/l dosage. It is rounded with ripe aromas of orange oil, almond pastry, and peach and is seamless to the palate with modest acidity, generous orchard fruit, and a richness and umami that lifts off the palate with delicate salinity. Drink this benchmark wine in the range now or over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2022-2037. (11/7/22)"