Clos des Goisses 2009

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. Continue reading “Clos des Goisses 2009”

Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut

The colour is medium gold, with fine, medium-lasting bubbles. On the nose a bit over the top, with mainly tertiary notes imparted by the oak and some oxidation. In the mouth not very tasty and rather on the short side.

The Philipponnat family has been growing vines around Ay for five hundred years and manages the champagne house to these days. Continue reading “Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut”