Original: $389.45
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$136.31The Story
Clos des Goisses is arguably the most famous single vineyard (or clos) in all of Champagne, representing the very pinnacle of the Philipponnat estate. Located on a steep, south-facing slope overlooking the Marne River near Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the plot's unique microclimate ensures grapes achieve extraordinary ripeness and concentration, resulting in a Champagne of immense power and longevity. The name 'Goisses' comes from an old regional word for "very difficult to work," a testament to the vineyard's punishing 45-degree gradient. This vintage is an assemblage of Pinot Noir (71%) and Chardonnay (29%) lees aged for eight years in the bottle, also referred to as second fermentation or “prise de mousse”, in the House’s historic cellars in Mareuil-sur-Ay. The very low dosage gives full expression to the vinosity and minerality of this exceptional vineyard. A beautiful golden colour with a lovely, persistent ring of bubbles, the nose is very fresh and expressive, presenting notes of yellow fruit, mirabelle plum and greengage. On being left to breathe, floral notes appear: vine and acacia blossom. The finish has a slightly roasted character. The palate is fruit-driven and intense, with an enveloping texture, notes of fresh fruit, honey and linden. The finish displays taut minerality and pleasant salinity. A Champagne of profound complexity, power, and minerality, Clos des Goisses is on a par with the best Burgundy reds for pairing with game, truffles, morel mushrooms and washed-rind cheeses. [#intro]The legendary, single-vineyard Grand Cru; powerful, concentrated & built for decades of aging...[/intro]
Description
Clos des Goisses is arguably the most famous single vineyard (or clos) in all of Champagne, representing the very pinnacle of the Philipponnat estate. Located on a steep, south-facing slope overlooking the Marne River near Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the plot's unique microclimate ensures grapes achieve extraordinary ripeness and concentration, resulting in a Champagne of immense power and longevity. The name 'Goisses' comes from an old regional word for "very difficult to work," a testament to the vineyard's punishing 45-degree gradient. This vintage is an assemblage of Pinot Noir (71%) and Chardonnay (29%) lees aged for eight years in the bottle, also referred to as second fermentation or “prise de mousse”, in the House’s historic cellars in Mareuil-sur-Ay. The very low dosage gives full expression to the vinosity and minerality of this exceptional vineyard. A beautiful golden colour with a lovely, persistent ring of bubbles, the nose is very fresh and expressive, presenting notes of yellow fruit, mirabelle plum and greengage. On being left to breathe, floral notes appear: vine and acacia blossom. The finish has a slightly roasted character. The palate is fruit-driven and intense, with an enveloping texture, notes of fresh fruit, honey and linden. The finish displays taut minerality and pleasant salinity. A Champagne of profound complexity, power, and minerality, Clos des Goisses is on a par with the best Burgundy reds for pairing with game, truffles, morel mushrooms and washed-rind cheeses. [#intro]The legendary, single-vineyard Grand Cru; powerful, concentrated & built for decades of aging...[/intro]
