2004 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses

Champagne lovers will not want to miss the 2004 Clos des Goisses. A towering, utterly majestic wine, the 2004 captivates all of the senses with its stunning grace and pure pedigree. Clos des Goisses is often a big, broad Champagne, but not in 2004. Unusually bright, precise and chiseled, the 2004 is a Goisses that impresses for its finesse and tension. The 2004 is all about detail and nuance. The 2004 is 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, with 100% malolactic fermentation. Dosage was 4.3 grams per liter. I can't imagine opening a bottle before its 15th birthday, and even that may prove to be optimistic. The 2004 Clos des Goisses is a must-have Champagne. It's as simple as that. Vinous/Galloni 97