The Clos des Goisses is a unique vineyard and recognizable among all for its very steep slope. This 5.5 hectare plot is the oldest clos (walled vineyard) in Champagne and, above all, the steepest. Its 45° inclination does not disprove the origin of the name: in the old local dialect "gois" indicates a hill with a very steep side. Perfectly exposed in full south, it occupies the best coteau (hill) of Mareuil-sur Ay, with exceptional terrain in which chalk emerges. at sight Yellow gold, fine and delicate foam.
On the nose A particularly expressive and fruity first nose with notes of bergamot and candied citron. It then opens revealing aromas of pastry, a delicious custard.
In the mouth Tasty with notes of ripe fruit, mango, guava and with hints of wood punctuated by notes of vanilla. Fresh and long finish with a great concentration of aromas.
Pairings An authoritative wine, even before being a great Champagne, the Clos des Goisses forms unforgettable alliances with dishes of great taste, such as chicken in morel and cream sauce.
Data sheet
SIZE : 0.75 liter bottle.
ORIGIN : France
VARIETIES : 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT : 13% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 8/10°C.
STORAGE METHOD : In a cool place and away from sunlight.
PRODUCER : Maison Philipponnat - Mareuil-sur-Ay (FR).
SPECIFIC NOTES : Contains sulphites.
Maison Philipponnat
The historic Maison Phillipponnat, universally recognized as one of the most important Champagne houses, was founded in 1522 in Mareuil-sur-Ay. It had the privilege of being a supplier to the French king Louis XIV and, over the centuries, it has managed to maintain a leading international role. The village of Mareuil, practically a single street dotted with small vignerons, is located in the center of Champagne, at the point where the three large areas into which the region is divided meet: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Cote des Blancs. Philipponnat owns 20 hectares of vineyards located not only in Mareuil, but also in the municipalities of Ay, Mutigny and Avenay, all magnificently exposed to the South. The excellence of the vineyards is constituted by the Clos des Goisses: 5.5 hectares of vineyards so suited to make the production of a vintage possible even in the least favorable years. The term "goisses" is the feminine of "gois", which means "very difficult to work", in fact the slope which goes from 30° to 45° is such as to make it impossible to use agricultural machinery, so all the work carried out in the "clos" are performed manually, as in past centuries. From this small vineyard was born a historic label of the maison which became very famous in Italy also because it was Gianni Agnelli's favourite. Pierre Philipponnat purchased this wonderful vineyard in 1935 from the Visconti d'Ay family and today it is considered a treasure of inestimable value. Today Charles Philipponnat, heir to this glorious family tradition, continues the work of his predecessors with great passion and competence to maintain the name and prestige of the maison high. The unique and inimitable style of the maison is the fruit of centuries-old savoir faire both in the vineyard and in the cellar which includes careful and scrupulous management of the vineyards, linked to a profound environmental sensitivity, and a vast heritage of reserve wines aged in wood with solera method. This is how Philipponnat Champagnes are born, known throughout the world, among the best interpreters of the type.