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1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses

Last Post 05-03-2007 10:00 AM bywineismylife. 2 Replies.

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Winetex

Austin, Texas

Master of Wine

Posts: 11046

03-20-2007 09:45 AM
Served too soon in the order but very good. 1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses - France, Champagne (3/18/2007) An interesting champagne with a unique flavor profile. Last night's bottle was consumed as a "must try it to see what it's about" as we have never had this champagne before. After reading the previous notes I expected a more high-acid presentation but this was all about complex brioche, smoke and pear flavors with a very fine mousse. It's not an easy crowd pleaser but more of an introspective champagne if there is such a thing. We drank it before there was much food and that was probably a mistake. Good potential for improvement - probably about 94 points with more bottle age. [$$$; might buy more; Next bottle in 2009] (92 pts.)

Winetex

Austin, Texas

Master of Wine

Posts: 11046

03-25-2007 06:44 PM
Oooh, someone brought this to dinner last night. 1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses - France, Champagne (3/24/2007) Notes similar to previous bottle. An elegant champagne - the real test for this bottle was when we drank it a bit warmer later in the evening and it was soaring. Again I don't think this one is ready to show at its peak. This bottle seemed more acidic than the previous bottle probably due to the food match. I was surprised and quite pleased that someone showed up with this somewhat rare champagne. (92 pts.) Posted from CellarTracker

wineismylife

Arlington, TX

Master of Wine

Posts: 12435

05-03-2007 10:00 AM
1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses - France, Champagne (4/28/2007) WIML90,NOWA,WS91 Tasted April 28, 2007 at an offline. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose of graham crackers, sherry and a touch of earthiness. Flavors of tart apples and cherry fizz. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now or hold. (90 pts.)

Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.

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