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CHAMPAGNE
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Odilon de Varine, the cellar master at Gosset
adds de Varine. “In fact, for the Brut, dosage is in the range of 5
to 8g, whereas it used to be 11 to 12g. In reality, however, not
everyone necessarily enjoys very low dosages. Fashions come
and go”. At Gosset, unlike some of the large houses, dosage has
never been adjusted for different export markets. The Extra Brut
is made from a different blend – mostly Pinot noir and Pinot
Meunier from the Epernay area, grown on soils with chalky
outcrops. In this case, malolactic fermentation, which reduces
the perception of acidity, is possible. It produces balance on
the palate whilst displaying very light dosage. The bottle used
is therefore different.
Celebris is the company’s high-end line, matured for at least
twelve years. So why not state the disgorgement date on the
back label? “Most Champagne is not stored by consumers,
but in our case, it is”, says de Varine. “This wine really is only
produced in outstanding years, vintages when the freshness
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