Clos Des Goisses

Clos des Goisses is a very fine wine before being a very fine champagne. A perfect and unforgettable match for strong-flavoured dishes such as game, truffles, caviar and soft cheeses. When young, it is an equally good match with shellfish and white meats. Young bottles will often benefit from being decanted into a carafe.

2009: A ripe year with great contrasts, which finished very well! After a severe winter, spring was stormy. Mild, wet weather was conducive to outbreaks of mildew. Luckily five weeks of warm, dry weather just before the grape harvest led to exceptional grape soundness. The vintage was fruit-laden with moderate acidity. There was more sunshine during the year than in 2008, with levels approaching those of 2002. Harvest from 13 to 16 September.

Extended aging for about 8 years at a constant temperature of 12°C in the House’s historic cellars in Mareuil-sur-Ay. Dosage Extra Brut (4.25 g/litre) gives full expression to the vinosity and minerality of this exceptional vineyard.

Traditional, partial vinification in wooden barrels (37%) leads to more complexity without premature oxidation. There is no malolactic fermentation, which enables the wine’s natural acidity to compensate the powerful character of the terroir.

The House of Philipponnat is located at the very heart of the Champagne region in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay five kilometers east of Eparney. Just about 100 meters from the Romanesque church of Saint-Hilaire and not far from the river Marne you'll come upon the classical façade of the House of Philipponnat its grand courtyard and monumental portal bearing the House's coat of arms. Not far from there near the vineyard in the historical cellars dating back to the 18th century Philipponnat Champagnes are ageing slowly in total silence and perfect darkness. The House of Philipponnat is heir to traditions maintained by generations of cellar masters. Today Philipponnat produces approximately 500 000 bottles comprising a complete range recognized by the greatest connoisseurs. From the Brut Royale Reserve the true ambassador of the House to the vintage Cuvee du Clos des Goisses these are rich and structured wines with blends dominated by the Pinot Noir offered to lovers of fine wines. Also the House of Philipponnat has an exceptional collection of Old Vintage Champagnes quietly ageing on lees in cellars whose exact location is a closely guarded secret.