Philipponnat Clos des Goisses L.V. 1997

Champagne Philipponnat Clos des Goisses L.V. 1997 is a rare late-disgorged expression from one of Champagne’s most legendary single vineyards. Drawn from the steep, south-facing slopes of Clos des Goisses and aged for an extended period on its lees, this Extra Brut cuvée delivers profound complexity and a strikingly vinous character. The L.V. (Long Vieillissement) release offers a unique opportunity to experience a mature prestige Champagne at its peak of refinement and nuance.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 1997 Clos des Goisses L.V. shows a deep golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse that speaks to its long aging and careful handling. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with aromas of roasted coffee beans, vanilla pod and warm pastry, followed by notes of honeycomb, ripe orchard fruits and a subtle hint of menthol that adds lift and freshness. On the palate, this is a full-bodied, textural Champagne with remarkable depth and concentration. The core of ripe stone and orchard fruit is wrapped in flavors of brioche, pastry cream, honey and gentle spice, all supported by a vibrant yet perfectly integrated acidity. The mousse is delicate and creamy, carrying the wine across the palate with effortless grace. The finish is long, juicy and decidedly vinous, with lingering notes of coffee, baked apple and beeswax. Already highly enjoyable now, this 1997 L.V. has the structure and harmony to continue evolving beautifully over the next 5–10 years when well cellared.

Production
Clos des Goisses is one of Champagne’s most celebrated clos: a steep, south-facing walled vineyard overlooking the Marne River, planted primarily to Pinot Noir with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay on chalk-rich soils. The exceptional exposure and low yields give grapes of remarkable ripeness and intensity, even in cooler years. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal maturity, parcel by parcel, to preserve the character of this singular site. In the cellar, vinification traditionally includes a significant proportion of base wines fermented in oak to build texture and complexity, followed by blending and secondary fermentation in bottle. The L.V. (Late Disgorgement) designation indicates an extended aging period on the lees—far beyond that of the standard release—contributing to the wine’s creamy mousse, tertiary aromas of pastry, coffee and honey, and its extraordinary depth and longevity. Dosage is kept low in the Extra Brut style to showcase the pure expression of Clos des Goisses’ terroir.

Food & Serving
This mature, vinous Champagne pairs beautifully with rich and refined dishes such as lobster in butter sauce, turbot with creamy morel mushrooms, roasted poultry with truffle, or veal sweetbreads. It also shines alongside aged hard cheeses and delicate dishes featuring more mature flavors, like mushroom risotto or scallops with brown butter and hazelnuts. Serve slightly cooler than a fine white Burgundy, around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the full aromatic spectrum to unfold. Decanting is not essential, but gently pouring into a large-bowled white wine glass and giving it a few minutes in the glass before tasting will help reveal its layers of complexity.

Producer
Champagne Philipponnat is a historic, family-rooted house whose origins in the Champagne region date back to the early 16th century. Based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the estate has long been recognized for its mastery of Pinot Noir and for crafting Champagnes with a distinctly vinous, gastronomic style. Clos des Goisses, acquired by the Philipponnat family in the 1930s, is considered one of Champagne’s first true single-vineyard prestige bottlings and remains a benchmark among connoisseurs. The house is celebrated for its low-dosage, terroir-driven wines, careful viticulture and thoughtful use of oak, and Clos des Goisses in particular has earned a reputation as one of the region’s greatest and most ageworthy Champagnes.

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