Philipponnat : Clos des Goisses 2015

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Clos des Goisses 2015 by Philipponnat

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a brilliant gold color with luminous highlights.

Nose
Expressive and rich, the nose reveals floral fragrances of elderflower and wild rose, evolving towards notes of citrus and delicately spiced vanilla.

Palate
Elegant and balanced, the palate unveils ripe citrus aromas (lemon, Valencia orange) with a persistent and fresh finish marked by white peach notes.

Food and wine pairings

This champagne pairs beautifully with briny fish, lobster, or soft cheeses after a few years of aging. Decanting before serving is recommended.

An exceptional terroir champagne from the oldest clos in Champagne

The estate

Established for nearly five centuries in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the Champagne Philipponnat House is one of the historic names in the Champagne region. Distinctiveness, excellence, generosity, and simplicity are the values guiding this house, whose spirit has remained family-run. Owned by the house since 1935, the legendary Clos des Goisses is one of the oldest and most prestigious clos in Champagne. This jewel is the origin of rare champagnes endowed with exceptional power.

The vineyard

The estate oversees an exceptional vineyard spanning 20 hectares in Premier and Grand Crus in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay. The Clos des Goisses covers 5.83 hectares of hillside vines on a 45° slope planted with pinot noir and chardonnay. The oldest terroir in Champagne, this clos takes its name from the old Champagne dialect "gois" meaning a very steep hillside. On pure chalk soils facing due south, Clos des Goisses is among the rare clos of the region, and also the oldest and steepest in the appellation.

The vintage

The year 2015 began with a relatively cool spring followed by an exceptionally dry and sunny summer, the driest in decades. The vines experienced significant water stress until early September, before life-saving rains promoted ripening. Harvest took place in the third week of September under dry weather, with moderate to low yields allowing for optimal concentration.

Winemaking and aging

Barrel fermentation to add complexity without premature oxidation. No malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 8 years on the lees in bottles in the historic cellars of Mareuil-sur-Ay at a constant temperature of 12°C. The dosage for this Extra-Brut cuvée is 4.25 g/L.

Grape varieties

Pinot noir (78%) and chardonnay (22%).