Champagne Philipponnat Champagne Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Extra-Brut 2011 750ml

The 2011 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses is bright and perfumed, with lovely energy driving the citrus, floral and savory notes. In 2011, Clos des Goisses is a touch lithe, but its balance is simply impeccable. In 2011, Clos des Goisses is, unusually, 100% Pinot Noir, taken from just four of the fourteen Goisses parcels, the result of some of the Chardonnay parcels being replanted and the Pinots having distinctly Chardonnay-like characteristics. Given the challenges of the year, I would not push my luck on aging. If there is one 2011 I would be willing to bet on, at least for the medium term, it is Clos des Goisses. Dosage is 4.5 liters per gram. (Antonio Galloni)

This offers fine integration of well-cut acidity with delicate flavors of creme de cassis, lemon curd and crushed almond. The mousse is lively and lacy in texture, carrying a streak of minerally chalk and smoke notes on the finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged Autumn 2019. Drink now through 2026. 1,002 cases made, 25 cases imported. (Alison Napjus)