"...one of Champagne’s most age-worthy and enduring wines." - Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate
Holding the distinction as the very first single-vineyard Champagne ever produced, Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses is a wine of singular reputation, even legend. It has the unique ability to transcend even difficult or atypical growing seasons to produce an expression of uncompromising beauty, depth, and longevity, and thee perfect, 100-point 2016 exhibits this tendency to the fullest.
"Couples concentration and intensity with the lightbrush finesse of a great Clos des Goisses." - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
This is the second vintage of Clos des Goisses ever vinified entirely in barrel, which lends tremendous textural depth without sacrificing any phenolic complexity or definition, which plays beautifully to the character of the cool 2016 vintage. Ian D'Agata's Wine Review tabbed the 2016 with a perfect score as he dubbed it "one of the best Clos des Goisses I have ever tasted." Best of all it offers collectors the rare combination of a trophy wine they could easily enjoy today but that will also cellar exceptionally well for decades. The "serious yet enjoyable" profile offers a racy, elegant personality today, as the multiple 97-point reviews speak to, but the structural backbone of the wine will allow it to cruise like a classic Goisses for at least a few decades.
"Surpassing the 2010, the 2015 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses is gorgeous." - Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
This is the first vintage of Clos des Goisses ever vinified entirely in barrel, which lends tremendous textural depth without sacrificing any phenolic complexity or definition, a feat that we can only expect in a warm vintage like 2015. Best of all it offers collectors the rare combination of a trophy wine they could easily enjoy today but that will also cellar exceptionally well for decades. "This is finely balanced and mouthwatering, pairing the generosity characteristic of the 2015 vintage with a firm, integrated structure," notes Wine Spectator. Or, put another way by Burghound's Allen Meadows, the 2015 is "a potentially great Clos des Goisses and one that could already be approached even though I would suggest holding off." Castaing likewise rightly explains, "Readers eager to experience this superb Champagne at its peak should be patient." Still, we wouldn't fault anyone who can't wait to pop the cork right now. The only mistake you can make in that regard is not having another bottle or two on hand for the coming years.
This is one of the best Clos des Goisses I have ever tasted. Green- and gold-tinged pale straw yellow. The captivating nose offers ripe apricot, strawberry, Mirabelle, and sweet spice aromas, complicated by nuances of star fruit, lemon peel, Asian pear, jasmine, and acacia flower honey. The last note gives this a vaguely air-dried quality that I would have expected to find more of in the 2015 Clos des Goisses, for example (it was a warmer year). In the mouth, it offers impeccable acid/sugar balance, with precisely delineated fruit flavours of yellow plum, green apple, nectarine and lychee, complemented by an iodine note and hint of pickled ginger. The grapes were picked about one week later than in 2015, as the 2016 summer was relatively cool and dry. The harvest started on September 19 and finished in October. A 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay blend, which is a little less Pinot Noir than is typical of this wine. Fermented in 100% wood without malolactic conversion. Disgorged in 2025. Drinking window: 2027-2045.
100 points, Ian D'Agata, Wine Review (Sep 2025)
Berries, citrus, fantastic white peaches, pears and mangosteens on the nose. Sandalwood, licorice and sweet almonds, too. It has excellent depth, concentration and freshness. Serious yet very enjoyable. The peach flavors are stunning. Fermented in 100% wood without malolactic conversion. 68% pinot noir and 32% chardonnay. 4.5 g/L dosage. Disgorged March 2025. Drink or hold.
97 points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (Jul 2025)
Couples concentration and intensity with the lightbrush finesse of a great Clos des Goisses. Fragrant, focused, notes of elderflower, nectarine, pear, citrus, sage, lemon zest and chalk. The structure that it is showing suggests that it will take time to come around, and should be put aside for a few years. 4.25g/l dosage, Thierry Garnier winemaker, Charles Philipponnat director, fermented half stainless steel and half in Burgundy barrels.
97 points, Jane Anson (Aug 2025)
So fragrant and inviting on the nose, peach, pear and white flowers and a kiss of toast. Some buttery pastry, nutty, white chocolate and vanilla aspects too which are lovely. Round and filling, delicate mousse but so lively. Comple and charming this really extends vertically and horizontally. Super refined and graceful yet there's lots of life and character with racy acidity and spiced ginger. Lots of potential for this wine that was only disgorged in March of this year.
97 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jul 2025)
Disgorged in March 2025 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter, Philipponnat’s 2016 Clos des Goisses has turned out beautifully, opening with aromas of pear, peach and spring flowers mingled with lychee and a subtle hint of ginger. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, simultaneously textural and racy, with a concentrated core of ripe fruit and racy acidity, concluding with a long, sapid finish laced with lemon zest. While characteristically demonstrative—befitting a site of southern exposure—it is not an exuberant Clos des Goisses but rather a harmonious rendition. It shares some of the traits seen in the 2013, though with slightly less incisive spine of acidity. Charles Philipponnat notes that the harvest began on 19 September and that yields were relatively modest. The wine was vinified exclusively in oak—specifically, 228-liter barrels previously used in Burgundy—and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The final assemblage consists of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay.
96+ points, Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate (Jul 2025)
A vintage about elegance and finesse, and leading with a powdery floral perfume, the 2016 Champagne Clos Des Goisses Extra Brut opens with notes of fresh strawberries, white peach, pastis, and stone fruit. With a medium to full-bodied frame, it will take some time to flesh out. It’s not overblown in richness., but has a supple, refined mousse and a focused freshness of acidity. Made from 68% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, it was entirely aged in oak. It might not be the longest for aging, but it has finesse and elegance now. Drink 2027-2040. 4.5 grams per liter dosage.
95+ points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2025)
The 2016 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses is soft, delicate and open-knit. Gentle floral and tropical inflections open first in an airy, gracious Clos des Goisses that is more finesse than power. It will be fascinating to see how the 2016 evolves in the coming years. Today, it's elegant, light on its feet and very easy to drink, naturally with less of the textural intensity of more favorable vintages.
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (May 2026)
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