{"product_id":"philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2014","title":"Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePhilipponnat was officially founded in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ in 1910, though the family’s involvement in viticulture dates back to 1522. Acquired by Lanson‑BCC in 1997, the house remains under the leadership of Charles Philipponnat. Celebrated for producing terroir‑driven Champagnes, Philipponnat epitomizes elegance, precision, and depth, particularly through its Clos des Goisses single‑vineyard bottlings that highlight the unique slope and soil of this iconic site\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe house is currently helmed by Charles Philipponnat, 15th generation custodian of the family legacy. Under his direction, the house emphasizes traditional methods—such as oak fermentation and long aging—while preserving freshness and texture. The Clos des Goisses bottlings receive meticulous attention and benefit from the winemaking team’s commitment to showcasing the vineyard’s dramatic character\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClos des Goisses is a 5.5-hectare walled vineyard on a steep (up to 45°), south‑facing chalk slope above the Marne River in Mareuil‑sur‑Aÿ. This unique microclimate gains exceptional sunlight and warmth, which—combined with the limestone soil—yields intensely ripe grapes with vibrant minerality and structure\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2014 bottling was crafted Extra‑Brut with malolactic fermentation prevented and a dosage around 4.25 g\/L. Approximately 64% of the wine was fermented in oak barrels, enhancing complexity and depth, and the wine underwent extended aging in the cellars before disgorgement in March 2023\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePale golden with luminous shine. Aromas of pastry dough, glazed tangerine, ripe black currant, crystallized honey, grilled nuts, and fleur de sel. On the palate, it delivers chalky minerality, finely detailed mousse, chiseled acidity, and an integrated, regal structure that carries into a long, racy finish\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExceptional with refined seafood dishes (think grilled langoustine or amberjack), poultry in rich sauces, smoked fish, or even nuanced Asian-inspired cuisine. The wine’s minerality and acid structure also complement light creamy desserts or almond-based pastries\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled between 8–10 °C. Use a tulip or high-stemmed sparkling wine glass to capture the wine’s fine mousse and layered aromatics. Allow a few minutes in the glass for aromas to evolve\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlthough forward and vibrant now, the 2014 Clos des Goisses has formidable aging potential. With its high acidity, structure, and terroir expression, it can evolve gracefully for over two decades, with recommended drinking well into the 2030s and possibly beyond\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eApproximately 12.5%\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e99 – Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e98+ – Wine Spectator (alternate rating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e97 – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e96 – Wine Enthusiast (Cellar Selection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e95 – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e95 – James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922277286102,"sku":null,"price":2193.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/PhilipponnatClosdesGoisses.png?v=1773668151","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2014","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}