Important
Note: All of the following vintages are currently
available from Veritas. They were specially disgorged
for Veritas by the winemaker in December, 1998, and directly
imported by us into the United States in temperature-controlled
containers. They are being stored under ideal conditions.
1975
Clos des Goisses
Michel Bettane selected this the top Clos des Goisses
in a recent tasting in Revue du Vin de France (Jan. 1999).
Awarding the wine 96/100, Richard Juhlin
observed its perfect balance: “…all the mature and great elements
are already quite obvious, while the young...aromas are still around.” Tom
Stevenson awarded the ‘75 his top score (***): “Pure fruit. Delightful
to drink now… I would have to taste this side by side with the 1966, ‘64, ‘61
and ‘59 to decide which is best…”2000 Champagnes.
1976
Clos des Goisses
According to Tom Stevenson, who bestowed his top accolade
(***), this vintage “consis-tently
proved itself to be one of the greatest vintages of Clos des Goisses. With
seductive aromas and toast aromas, but all ripe fruit on the palate, there
is still a way to go before it enters its third and final stage of true complexity.
Heaps of finesse.” World Encyclopedia of Champagne.
1979
Clos des Goisses
“ What a brilliant wine! The nose is extremely broad, with a flowery, youthful
element and a nutty, older, more serious style. As it warms up in the glass,
it is dominated by hazelnuts and honeysuckle. The flavor is deep as the ocean
floor and thrillingly invigorating.” 96/100 Richard Juhlin.
1980
Clos des Goisses
Tom Stevenson considers this “one of the three best
1980 vintages made in Champagne.” The wine also pleased
Michel Bettane: “Golden color… heavenly
nose punctuated with hints of tobacco. Beautifully made with a full, rich midpalate.”
1982
Clos des Goisses
Entranced by its “peacock’s tail of flavours,” Juhlin awards
the ‘82 a 94/100. Another fan of Clos des Goisses, Serena Sutcliffe,
hailed the wine’s “lovely blossomy bouquet and ultra-fine flavour.”
1983
Clos des Goisses
“ A fascinating wine where the nose hints at old champagne while the flavour
is still very young. The bouquet is rich in chocolate, smoky and nutty. On the
palate, the attack is fresh and the fruit is youth itself. Long, long aftertaste.” 95/100
Richard Juhlin.
1985
Clos des Goisses
Tom Stevenson is most enthusiastic over this wine, granting
it his top honors (***): “…a huge, rich,
deep flavor and slow building complexity.” Richard
Juhlin concurs with a score of 96/100: “amazingly creamy fruit and the
complex, intertwined, subtle spectrum of all clear champagne aromas.” Even
The Wine Spectator, which more often than not overlooks Clos des Goisses, weighs
in with a 92: “Bold and assertive, with great aromas of toast, nutmeg
and walnut.”
Important
Note: The following three vintages are also
currently available from Veritas, having been acquired
and imported by Veritas directly from Philipponnat or
from a previous importer. They are being stored under
ideal conditions.
1986
Clos des Goisses
Gold Medal Winner, 1998 International Wine Challenge; “The nose… had
a broad, smoky, nutty, classical young Pinot bouquet. The flavor was extremely
concentrated and rich. A cannonade of hazelnuts and chocolate met my palate,
and the aftertaste was aristocratic. The wine easily coped with its company,
a steak in morel sauce. A great wine.” 94/100 Richard Juhlin.
1988
Clos des Goisses
Another winner, according to Tom Stevenson, again bestowing
his top (***) rating: “…a
truly great Champagne… profoundly complex, utterly beguiling…” 92
Wine Spectator: “…very classy Champagne…” Top 100
Wines of the Year, 94/100, Wine Enthusiast. Gold Medal Winner, London Wine
Trade Fair.
1989
Clos des Goisses
“ Fat aromas are contrasted by tight, elegant pineapple fruit on the palate.
This cuvee has recently started to develop richness and give some hint of its
eventual complexity.” Tom Stevenson. |
