Clos des Goisses 1996 - Philipponnat Champagne in a box

Clos des Goisses is THE great vintage of the moment. To give you an idea of ​​the style of wine, it's a bit like the great finesse and elegance of the Cristal vintage were married to the punchy Grand Siècle vintage. The best of both worlds, in short. According to the Philipponnat house, it is the most powerful of Champagne wines.

This vintage is made from a blend of Pinot Noir (65%), Chardonnay (35%) planted on a hillside with a 45° slope facing due south, hence the name "Goisse" which means very steep hillside in old Champagne. The wines are aged 3/4 in wood and without malolactic fermentation which allows it to retain a high acidity but also requires more aging before being tasted. And that's good, because the bottles sleep in cellars for 8 to 12 years before being disgorged.

WUAT's opinion: We hope that this bottle will be rightly appreciated by those who taste it (it would be sad not to share it). To be enjoyed with a powerful dish. Truffle, caviar, or game, nothing scares this magical vintage.