The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose complex, with spicy, toasted notes. In the mouth very tasty and elegant. The aftertaste is medium long.
Philipponnat’s Clos des Goisses 2009 is a blend dominated by Pinot Noir (61%) and complemented by Chardonnay (39%). The wine has been partially vinified in wood (37%) and spent 8 years on the lees. This Champagne has a low dosage of 4.5 g/L.
Established for almost five centuries in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, in the 16th century the family’s ancestors were winegrowers and merchants, suppliers to the court of Louis XIV. Nowadays, the Maison of Champagne Philipponnat is one of the historical names of the Champagne region. It takes care of an exceptional vineyard of 20 hectares of Premiers and Grands Crus in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Avenay.
The Clos des Goisses covers 5.8 hectares of walled vineyards on a south-facing slope of 45° planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The name comes from the old Champagne dialect “gois” which means a very steep hills.
Owned by the maison since 1935, the Clos des Goisses is one of the oldest and most prestigious clos in the Champagne region.
For this bottle I paid 189 CHF online at gustero.ch
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Type: Sparkling
Vintage: 2009
Producer: Philipponnat
Price range: Luxury (>100 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 5/5