Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2016

Philipponnat is a historic French Champagne house owned by the family of the same name and famed for their Clos des Goisses which comes from the most exceptional hillside vineyard in the Champagne region.

Review

"Disgorged in March 2025 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter, Philipponnat’s 2016 Clos des Goisses has turned out beautifully, opening with aromas of pear, peach and spring flowers mingled with lychee and a subtle hint of ginger. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, simultaneously textural and racy, with a concentrated core of ripe fruit and racy acidity, concluding with a long, sapid finish laced with lemon zest. While characteristically demonstrative—befitting a site of southern exposure—it is not an exuberant Clos des Goisses but rather a harmonious rendition." - 96+pts, Wine Advocate