1980 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses
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A wonderfully complete wine, the 1980 Clos des Goisses has it all. Here the Pinot is quite expressive in both the wine's flavor profile and weight. Rich, powerful and vinous, the 1980 is also a great example of how Goisses ages. I have always been partial to this vintage, as 1980 was the first Clos des Goisses I tasted. Today, many years later, it's great to see the wine is still in great shape. Although the 1980 won't hold on forever, it drinks beautifully today and should continue to deliver considerable pleasure over the next decade or so. Disgorged February 2007.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Disgorged June 2010. A touch of honey and spice on the initial aroma but this is quickly complemented by extreme and youthful freshness, along with a hint of ginger and even a delicate note of curry ( sotolon ?). Rather than spreading out as it opened, it seemed to get tighter and fresher with time in the glass, providing a clear contrast with the 1997 and an excellent match with the delicious scallops. (JH)
About the producer
Champagne Philipponnat, an historic family estate that has been cultivating the region for an extraordinary 500 years, has been producing Champagne on the Clos des Goisses site since 1935. Charles Philipponnat is currently at the helm of the Champagne House.