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Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1999

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Quite a rich nose and then, initially at least, a surprisingly tight palate. Not desperately long - lighter than most vintages. Introvert at present although it became silkier in the glass. Charles Philipponnat said he now regrets having released the 1999 before the 1998 because although it is lighter, it seems to be developing much more slowly than he expected.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2019 01 October 2009

The 1999 Clos des Goisses flows from the glass with the essence of minerals, chalk, smoke, ash, white peaches, pears, flowers and sweet oak. This is a muscular, powerful wine that needs serious bottle age to come around, yet it possesses striking clarity and detail in its aromatics and flavors. Clos des Goisses is one of the most rewarding wines to drink when mature, and I have no doubt this will be another splendid version. This refined, sumptuous wine is not to be missed. Clos des Goisses is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, and 30% of the wine was fermented in oak. This bottle was disgorged in March 2007.

Score: 95

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2024 01 December 2008

A dry, vinous style, with ripe berry, pear and candied violet flavors. It's balanced and has an underlying intensity, ending with a long, vanilla- and mineral-infused finish. Drink now through 2020.

Score: 92

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2008-2020 01 January 2008

(disgorged March 2007) Green-gold. Explosive bouquet of musky yellow fruits, cherry pit, toasted grain and minerals; there's something Jura-like about this. Deep, palate-staining mirabelle, peach pit and poached pear flavors are complicated by anise and bitter cherry skin, showing excellent grip. Finishes long and spicy, with excellent breadth. Remarkably complex and singular Champagne, with as much character as any wine I've tried in a long time, from anywhere.

Score: 95

Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com 01 November 2007