Sparkling Wines Champagne Christian Gosset - Les Pierres Robert - 2019

Christian Gosset’s 2019 Les Pierres Robert is a rare and intriguing Champagne, being a Grand Cru red sparkling wine. Composed as a special cuvée, it is crafted from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from outstanding Grand Cru vineyards, planted on the chalky soils that define the heart of the Montagne de Reims area. The 2019 growing season was marked by a fine balance between sun and rainfall, yielding grapes of excellent ripeness and expressive aromatics. Vinification by the traditional method ensures this wine gains a refined mousse, with secondary fermentation in bottle. As a brut, expect a dry profile, allowing the fruit to shine while maintaining freshness. This Rouge effervescent is atypical in Champagne, showcasing an energetic structure and depth more often found in still Pinot Noir, layered with the elegance and vibrancy characteristic of the region’s finest bubbles.

The Champagne region is celebrated worldwide for its chalky soils, cool northern climate, and unique winemaking heritage. Centuries of history have shaped both the land and the people, from the storied villages of Grand Cru status right up to the maison Gosset. The landscape’s gentle slopes provide ideal drainage, while the cool conditions preserve acidity and finesse in the fruit. Montagne de Reims, source of this wine, is famed especially for Pinot Noir of complexity and body, lending red-fruited intensity and compelling character to both still and sparkling wines.

A red Champagne is an invitation to adventurous food pairings. Its structure and fine bubbles create wonderful harmony with duck breast, roast quail, or even lightly spiced lamb. For a regional match, consider pairing with Reims ham or a terrine, which will find a lovely partner in the wine’s fruit and freshness. The wine’s effervescence also stands up well to earthy mushrooms or truffle dishes.

Serve Christian Gosset Les Pierres Robert 2019 at 10-12°C. Decanting is unnecessary, but a generous tulip glass allows the aromatic complexity to unfurl. Enjoy over the following five years to appreciate both its youthful vibrancy and potential for secondary development.