Philipponnat Brut 'Clos des Goisses' Champagne 1999

Robert Parker: The 1999 Clos des Goisses flows from the glass with the essence of minerals, chalk, smoke, ash, white peaches, pears, flowers and sweet oak. This is a muscular, powerful wine that needs serious bottle age to come around, yet it possesses striking clarity and detail in its aromatics and flavors. Clos des Goisses is one of the most rewarding wines to drink when mature, and I have no doubt this will be another splendid version. This refined, sumptuous wine is not to be missed. 95 pts

Category:   Sparkling
Varietal:   Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Region:   Champagne : Vallee de la Marne