COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Philipponnat
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 is an Extra Brut Champagne from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, France. It is a blend of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay. The wine originates from the historic Clos des Goisses vineyard, recognized as Champagne's first single-vineyard wine. The vineyard is notable for its steep, south-facing slopes and its ancient origins. The Philipponnat family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1522, produces this cuvée with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of the Clos des Goisses.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€300
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos des Goisses is Champagne's first single-vineyard wine.
Fact 02
The vineyard's name means 'very steep slope' in local dialect.
Fact 03
Slopes in Clos des Goisses reach up to 45 degrees.
Fact 04
The vineyard is one of the oldest in Champagne.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 is produced using a blend of vinification methods. 64% of the wine is fermented in oak barrels, with the remainder in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve acidity. The wine then undergoes eight years of lees aging in the bottle. Harvest for the 2014 vintage occurred between September 13-25, with careful sorting of grapes. Sustainability practices include manual vineyard work and the avoidance of synthetic pesticides and herbicides.
