Brut Excellence

Brut Excellence is the entry-level cuvée from Gosset, the oldest champagne house, founded in Aÿ in 1584. It combines 45% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 19% Meunier. In the glass it shows a bright, clear gold with numerous fine bubbles. The nose is open and fruity, with pear, apricot and peach. On the palate it starts with character, then turns fresh, with a slight bitter note, and finishes lightly salty.

This freshness makes it a good companion for avocado, scallops or Brie with truffles. It also works well as an aperitif with tapas. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass with a little volume. Here you can get it as a magnum in a gift carton. The large format suits a table of friends and usually develops more slowly in the bottle than the standard size.