Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Extra Brut 2015

78% Pinot Noir and 22% Chardonnay.

The walled, 5.83-hectare vineyard is one of the region’s few “clos” and the oldest and steepest in Champagne.  Lees aged for eight years in the bottle, also referred to as second fermentation or “prise de mousse”, at a constant temperature of 12°C in the House’s historic cellars in Mareuil-sur-Ay.

Bright gold in color.  The nose is Initially expressive and rich, the nose presents floral notes of elderflower and sweet briar. On being left to breathe, a more complex character develops with notes of citrus and a hint of slightly spicy vanilla.  The palate is elegant and well-balanced. It displays notes of ripe citrus fruit, citron and Valencia orange. The finish is persistent and fresh with pleasant notes of white peach.