The Gosset family's history began more than four centuries ago with the first official ancestor of the line, Jean Gosset (1484–1556), "Lord of Aÿ and Mareuil".
Sixteen generations in direct line would distinguish themselves after him in Aÿ, in Champagne, as councillors, mayors and prosecutors, but above all in growing vines and trading Champagne wines.
Whatever the era, these men and women shared one ambition: to make the most of their terroir. A rapprochement with the Cointreau family at the end of the 20th century and the launch of the Celebris vintage cuvées eventually took Champagne Gosset into the top tier of prestigious houses, in France and abroad.
A passion that, from past to present, has shaped the image and reputation of the region's oldest wine house, whose name today stands as a guarantee of excellence for all lovers of great Champagne. Traditional know-how since 1584.
For more than four centuries, everything has been done to hand down the know-how of a family craft in making Champagne wines. In 1584, Pierre Gosset, an Aÿ councillor and winemaker, produced still wines, often red, from his own vines. At that time, two wines vied for a place at the table of the kings of France, both made from the same noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
In the 18th century, the wines of Aÿ and the region became sparkling. Even today the cuvées are presented in antique-style bottles, an exact reproduction of the one used by Champagne Gosset since the 18th century. Malolactic fermentation is carefully avoided to preserve malic acid, which brings out the wines' natural fruitiness.
