Clos des Goisses, Juste Rosé, 2015
Always a wine of great fineness married to haunting fruit impression (the red comes from vineyards at the top of Clos des Goisses ); the 2015 combines the depth of the vintage with an almost Burgundian sense of Pinot Noir fruit. This is fabulous, with a core of deep yet lacy red fruit that gains in intensity as it crosses the palate. Tastes a little more crisply rendered than the Extra Brut tasted a year ago. A joyous example of the greatness of truly gastronomic rosé champagne.
critic reviews
Philipponnats 2015 Clos des Goisses Juste Rose announces itself with a strikingly deep hue, derived from the 28% vinified as rose de saignee blended with the white component. Comprising 84% Pinot Noir and 16% Chardonnay, approximately 71% of it was vinified in oak. The wine opens with expressive aromas of pomegranate, pink grapefruit and cherry. On the palate, it is full-bodied, ample and textural, with a generous core of fruit energized by ripe yet racy acidity, concluding with a long, delicately phenolic finish. Reaching 12.1% potential alcohol prior to harvest, this is a structured, muscular Champagne ideally suited to pair with red meats and tuna. It was disgorged in March 2025 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per litertypical of the house.