Champagne Gosset with French Cheeses
Oh, how I love champagne and cheese. They’re probably both in my Top 10 favorite indulgences– in addition to cake, of course! 
Last night, I took my friend, Jen, to the Champagne Gosset with French Cheeses event at Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center in Waltham:
A rare opportunity to showcase the beautiful wines of Gosset, the oldest wine house in Champagne. Founded in 1584, Gosset is one of the smaller producers of luxury champagne, but what it lacks in volume it amply makes up for in quality and prestige. For many collectors and connoisseurs around the world Gosset is quite simply the ultimate name in luxury champagne.
Adrien Fleurant, the National Sales Manager of French wines for Palm Bay, hosted the champagne portion of the event. He had a wonderful French accent and he was very handsome! What can I say, I love the Frenchmen!
Mike Clark, the Specialty Foods Team Leader at the River Street Whole Foods in Cambridge, shared his cheese knowledge with us. He bought a killer selection of French cheeses– along with his passion and knowledge for them. Mike knew everything about cheese! It was quite impressive!
All of the cheeses that Mike selected were of the highest quality and some were very unique. Of course, I loved them all! 
Some highlights:
- Tome fleur verte: Non-pressed goat milk cheese rubbed with herb d’ Provence
- Brie de Meaux: Thermalized woodsy brie, runny, and pungent.
- Brillat Savarin: A rarity. A thermalized triple creme. Slightly sour on the finish.
- Saint Agur: High fat, fruity blue cheese. Perfect for dessert wines.
We tasted 5 different kinds of Gosset Champagne:
- Brut Excellence
- Grande Reserve
- Grand Rose
- 1999 Grand Millesime
- 1998 Celebris
At a time when many top champagne houses are owned by corporate conglomerates, Gosset remains a reassuring hold-out, a family-owned company in which family members are directly and personally involved.
Significantly, and unlike most other houses, Gosset champagnes do not undergo malolactic fermentation, resulting in heightened acidity, slower maturing wines and that inimitable Gosset style — powerful and full-bodied, of unrivaled richness and staying power — in other words, some of the world’s most legendary Champagne.
I enjoyed all of the champagnes, but my favorite was the 1998 Celebris.
Apparently, I have expensive taste. The 1998 Celebris was $175 a bottle! I don’t think it’ll be tasting it again anytime soon. 
Last night was a great opportunity to try some fancy champagnes and delicious cheeses. The holidays seem to call for bubbly, don’t they? Tis the season!
Tags: 1998 Celebris, Champagne Gosset with French Cheeses, Gordon's Wine and Liquors
Jessica @ How Sweet — December 2, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
I ADORE cheese and champagne. I was just craving some champagne last night. So, so good.
Pam — December 2, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
Wow…that looked great and fun!
Enjoy!
Estela @ Weekly Bite — December 2, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
I LOVE champagne! I feel so fancy when i drink it
Tracey — December 2, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
Champagne is my favorite. There are so many good bottles at all price points.
How can a person go wrong with a glass full of bubbly!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) — December 2, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I love champagne and cheese. My friends and I used to throw little champagne and cheese parties, expect we drank the cheap stuff.
I agree, bubbly is a wonderful accompaniment to holiday get-togethers. That, and the nog.
Lu — December 2, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
Cheese is my favorite thing in the world. I also like champagne.
Erin — December 2, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Holy crow, that looks SO good! I will definitely need to purchase some champagne this season. It is very festive! I love the glasses/flutes too.
FitSugar — December 2, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
Color me jealous. All that looks so tasty.
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — December 2, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
What a great night! I’m sure that champagne is leaps and bounds better than the Andre I usually drink…
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness — December 2, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
OH MY GOODNESS what a fun way to spend an evening!
I am with you on fine cheeses + champagne both having spots in my top 10 indulgences list. Also included: Bourbon, Scotch, chocolate truffles, wedding cake, French Onion soup.
Ali (food, fitness, fashion) — December 2, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
That looks like so much fun! I love wine and cheese too! I am always impressed by people that know so much about one thing! So cool!
Light Delight with TouTou — December 2, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
what a great night with wine tasting! love it!
Karla — December 2, 2009 @ 2:17 pm
Wow that looks amazing! Probably a step up from my usual Ballatore
Haleigh — December 2, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
What a fabulous night you had!! I am obsessed with french cheeses, one of my favorite treats.
Shion (Shi's Eating) — December 2, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
I’m so jealous of your champagne and cheese tasting! Everything looks delicious!
One of these days, I’m going to go to a champagne tasting. That’s just one of those things you don’t just buy on your own…
MelissaNibbles — December 2, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
Looks like a blast! I’m not a big champagne person, but would go just to peep the French guy. Yum yum!
Jenna — December 2, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
looks like a great night
jenna
Casey — December 2, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Mmm… that looks fabulous. I love French cheese and wine!
Ameena — December 2, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
Looks like so much fun…great pictures!
Heather H — December 2, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
OMG! I LOVE champagne too. Cheese is of course a girls best freind (along with dark chocolate). Yay! Glad you had a good time, how could you not!?!
Lizzy — December 2, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
i LOVE champagne! this would be such a fun event to attend! glad you had fun!
Lauren@ Eat, Drink, and Be Hopeful — December 2, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
OUU Gosset-VERY NICE! I’m a huge fan of bubbles and cheese as well. Working in a wine store makes it very hard to resist. Looks like a great night!
Kelly B. — December 2, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Mouth on the floor…that spread looks AMAZING!!!
sarah jayne — December 2, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
gorgeous. Champagne is the best!!
and I hear ya on the expensive taste buds. It never fails- whether it’s food, clothing, shoes, etc, I ALWAYS fall in love with the most expensive item. Hmph!
Gelareh @ Orange Truffle — December 2, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
I will have to check out this place next time I am home.
Rachel — December 2, 2009 @ 6:29 pm
I LOVE Gosset… their rose is amazing… and the 98 Celebris is delicious.
candice — December 2, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Ahhh, CHEESE! All of them sound and look so delicious. Look that that runniness!
Jess (What's Normal, Anyways?) — December 2, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
You lucky girl….I love me some bubbly! And cheese, too? Le sigh. Glad you enjoyed it!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) — December 2, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
What great photos! Cheese and wine are my two not so secret shames… hehe I could give or take chocolate – but pass the brie please!!!!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar — December 3, 2009 @ 9:07 am
I’m the same way. You could give me a blind taste test of wines/champagnes/food and I’d always love the expensive ones the best. Blah.