{"product_id":"2015-champagne-philipponnat-extra-brut-clos-des-goisses","title":"2015 Champagne Philipponnat Extra Brut Clos des Goisses","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Philipponnat Extra Brut Clos des Goisses 2015 is one of the great reference wines of Champagne, drawn from a single, walled vineyard that many consider among the region’s most extraordinary sites. This vintage cuvée, distributed via the prestigious Place de Bordeaux, showcases the power and precision of a south‑facing, ultra‑steep slope in Mareuil‑sur‑Ay. Crafted from 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, it is both a profound gastronomic wine and a benchmark expression of grower Champagne at its most vinous and ageworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Clos des Goisses 2015 shimmers a deep, radiant golden hue, animated by a fine, persistent bead that forms a delicate ring of tiny bubbles at the surface. The nose opens with impressive freshness and clarity: ripe yellow fruits such as mirabelle plum and golden apple are first to emerge, followed by delicate notes of vine blossom and acacia as the wine takes on air. Subtle toasted nuances and hints of pastry and hazelnut begin to appear, layering complexity over the fruit and floral core.\n\nOn the palate, this is an intense, fruit‑driven Champagne with a truly vinous presence. The attack is generous and enveloping, with flavors of fresh stone fruit, crisp orchard fruit, honey and linden blossom carried on a fine, creamy mousse. Despite its power and concentration, the wine is sharply defined by a taut, chalk‑inflected minerality and a refined, saline edge that stretches the finish and adds great finesse. The absence of malolactic fermentation preserves a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity, giving lift and structure. Already beautifully expressive on release, the 2015 Clos des Goisses has the architecture and concentration to age gracefully for decades under proper cellaring, evolving toward deeper notes of truffle, brioche, dried fruits and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos des Goisses comes from a historic, 5.83‑hectare, walled vineyard—one of Champagne’s earliest and most famous “clos”—perched on the steepest and oldest slope in the region, facing due south above Mareuil‑sur‑Ay. Here, the chalk bedrock lies close to the surface, promoting excellent drainage and imbuing the wines with remarkable tension, salinity and mineral drive. For the 2015 vintage, the fruit (71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay) was harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, parcel by parcel, to preserve the precision of this singular terroir. Around 64% of the must was vinified in oak barrels to build texture and complexity without encouraging premature oxidation, while the remainder was vinified in tank to retain purity and brightness. Malolactic fermentation was deliberately blocked, safeguarding the natural acidity that balances the vineyard’s pronounced power. The wine then spent eight years sur lie in bottle at a constant 12°C in Philipponnat’s historic cellars in Mareuil‑sur‑Ay, undergoing its second fermentation and slow maturation before disgorgement with a very low Extra Brut dosage of 4.25 g\/L, allowing the wine’s innate vinous depth and chalky minerality to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Champagne that behaves like a grand vin at the table, making it an unforgettable partner for intensely flavored dishes. Its depth and structure pair superbly with rich seafood such as lobster, langoustines, turbot or monkfish, as well as with dishes featuring truffle, creamy poultry, veal sweetbreads or refined game bird preparations. The saline, mineral backbone also works beautifully with soft, bloomy‑rind cheeses. Serve well‑chilled but not icy, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow its aromatic complexity to unfold. Given its concentration and youth, Clos des Goisses often benefits from gentle decanting into a cool carafe 20–30 minutes before serving, especially when enjoyed in its first years after release; a large white wine or Burgundy‑shaped glass will further emphasize its vinous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilipponnat is one of Champagne’s most respected historic houses, with roots in the region dating back to 1522 and a long‑standing presence in Mareuil‑sur‑Ay. Over generations, the family has built a reputation for producing characterful, Pinot‑Noir‑driven Champagnes that privilege terroir expression, low dosage and gastronomic depth. Clos des Goisses, purchased by the family in the early 20th century, is widely regarded as one of Champagne’s most important single vineyards and was pioneering in demonstrating that a single, precisely defined terroir could yield a grand, age‑worthy cuvée in Champagne. Today, Philipponnat is celebrated for its role in elevating grower and single‑site Champagne, its meticulous vineyard work and a portfolio of wines that consistently earn top scores and a loyal following among sommeliers, collectors and discerning wine lovers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philipponnat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255288189265,"sku":"GCW-PHIL-15121203","price":279.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/phil-14001-1.png?v=1783458342","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2015-champagne-philipponnat-extra-brut-clos-des-goisses","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}