Philipponnat

Clos des Goisses, Brut, 2010

Name: Clos des Goisses, Brut
Brand: Philipponnat
Price: 1100.74 GBP

95+/100

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2010
3x75cl
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£550.37
2010
3x1.5L
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£1,100.74

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The remarkable, but diminutive 2010. A draconian selection process resulted in one of the smallest yields in memory. The five hectares that make up Clos des Goisses have produced a mere 5000 bottles of this bold and luxurious cuvee. To put that in context, this is just a quarter of a normal crop. Faced with the possibility of over ripeness the Philipponnat team intentionally selected their leanest, most vibrant plots for the 2010, and in doing so have succeeded in maintaining beautiful freshness in a vintage that might otherwise have leant too far towards texture, richness and opulence. It was a brave decision that carries with it a dash of regret. “Having now seen the quality of our 2010 I realise we could have produced more!” Charles Philipponnat lamented. Stylistically it speaks more of the Cote d’Or than Chablis, with ripe fruit alongside notes of buttered toast, smoke and vanilla. It is a Pinot Noir dominated cuvee, at 71%, which paradoxically enhances the richly golden Cote d’Or analogy. Charles’ suggestion of pairing it alongside a Grand Cru from the Puligny/Chassagne appellations has all the makings of a highly enjoyable experiment. Those lucky enough to buy a case or two will be able to approach it relatively early, though of course those holding on will eventually be in possession of one of the rarer Clos des Goisses on the market.

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Critic Reviews

95+/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2010 Clos des Goisses shows a distinctly tropical, exotic profile that is unusual in Clos des Goisses. Candied orange peel, passionfruit, burnt sugar, mint and yellow flowers all meld together in the glass. Lush fruit, low-ish acid and soft contours add to the wine’s soft, open-knit feel. Time in the glass brings out more lifted, perfumed notes that add to the wine’s overall appeal. Two-thousand-ten presented significant challenges in the vineyard, including high disease pressure that required quite a bit of sorting. The blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay (a bit more Chardonnay than normal), while production is just 5,000 bottles. Clos des Goisses has an extraordinary track record, so ordinarily I would not suggest opening wines young, but the 2010 is a rare exception. That said, it needs 1-2 hours of air to show at its best at this early stage of its life.

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date of review 07/2019

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