2014 Champagne Philipponnat Extra Brut Clos des Goisses Magnum

From one of Champagne’s most legendary single vineyards, the 2014 Champagne Philipponnat Extra Brut Clos des Goisses in magnum format is a collector’s bottle with tremendous aging capacity and precision. This walled, south-facing slope has been the heart of the Philipponnat estate since 1935, producing Champagnes of remarkable power, minerality and longevity. The Extra Brut dosage highlights the purity of the fruit and the character of this exceptional terroir, offering a thrilling expression of a great vintage in an especially age-worthy large format.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this 2014 Clos des Goisses shows a luminous, pale golden hue with a fine, persistent bead that speaks to its concentration and meticulous élevage. The bouquet is complex and slowly unfurls with air: notes of ripe citrus, Mirabelle plum and white peach layered with hints of toasted brioche, hazelnut, chalk dust, subtle smoke and a touch of dried flowers. On the palate, the wine is both powerful and incredibly precise, with a tense, chalk-driven backbone. The Extra Brut style (very low dosage) lets the terroir shine: vibrant acidity, saline minerality and a firm structure frame flavors of lemon zest, orchard fruit, stone fruit, quince and delicate spice. The finish is very long, mouthwatering and focused, suggesting significant aging potential. In magnum, this 2014 is built for the long haul and will easily evolve over 15–25 years, gaining further complexity, creaminess and nuance while retaining its remarkable freshness.

Production
Clos des Goisses is a steep, walled 5.5-hectare vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, one of Champagne’s most iconic sites, with a rare full south-facing exposure and very thin, chalk-rich soils. This combination produces grapes of exceptional ripeness and natural concentration, often harvested significantly riper than surrounding parcels. The blend is predominantly Pinot Noir with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay, hand-harvested in small crates parcel by parcel to preserve integrity and optimal ripeness. Vinification traditionally involves a significant proportion of the wines fermented in oak, with careful temperature control and long lees aging to build texture and complexity. Malolactic fermentation may be partially blocked to preserve tension and freshness, and the Extra Brut dosage is kept very low to maintain the purity and intensity of this unique terroir. Extended maturation in bottle before release allows the wine to knit together and begin to reveal its layered character.

Food & Serving
This is a gastronomic Champagne that shines at the table. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as turbot with beurre blanc, langoustines, scallops, lobster, or rich shellfish risottos. It also works superbly with roasted poultry, veal, truffle dishes, mature Comté or aged Parmesan, and delicately prepared mushroom-based plates. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to allow the aromas to fully develop while retaining freshness. Decanting 30–60 minutes before serving—unusual but very appropriate for Clos des Goisses—can help the wine open up, especially in its youth and particularly from magnum.

Producer
Philipponnat is a historic Champagne house with roots in the region dating back to the 16th century, and few names are as closely associated with a single vineyard as Philipponnat is with Clos des Goisses. Located in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the family has long been known for producing structured, vinous Champagnes with a strong sense of terroir. Clos des Goisses, acquired in 1935, is widely regarded as one of Champagne’s greatest and most distinctive crus, and helped pioneer the concept of single-vineyard, vintage-dated prestige cuvées in the region. Today, Philipponnat is celebrated for its uncompromising approach to quality, low dosage styles and its role in elevating Champagne from a simple aperitif to a serious, age-worthy fine wine on par with the greatest terroirs of Burgundy and Bordeaux.

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