Pre Arrival Philipponnat Champagne "Clos des Goisses" 2000 bottle - Vins Rare

Notes:

Peter Liem in ChampagneGuide.net.
This is significantly deeper in color than the 1999, partially due to the ripeness of the vintage, but also perhaps partially due to the fact that this was the first vintage of Clos des Goisses that saw any barrels (none new)prior to 2000, the wine was always made in a combination of tank and foudre. It's unusually forward on the nose for a young Clos des Goisses, showing a broad, creamy richness typical of the vintage. On the palate, however, it tightens up considerably, demonstrating a vivid tension and grip under its bold depth. The fruit feels concentrated and slightly honeyed, as might be expected for 2000, but it seems to grow firmer and more intensely focused the further it moves back on the palate, starting off broadly yet finishing on a pinpoint, drenched in the chalky minerality characteristic of the Clos. It's surprisingly delicious to drink right now, although it certainly has room to grow, and should continue to develop more complexity and depth for at least another decade. Last tasted: 10/09 2.5 out of 3 stars.

Brad Baker of Champagne Warrior, July 2010
Take an equal amount of each of the three previous vintages (shy 1997, dark 1998, and bright 1999) and mix them up. Ta-da! The 2000 Clos des Goisses. A biscuit-y nose with hints of orange spice opens the wine up. Notes of cookie dough kick off the palate to be joined gracefully by smooth, seductive citrus. This is certainly drinkable now, but will open up further with cellar time. Of note is the wines color - it is quite dark for a 10-year-old Clos des Goisses. This is likely due to the tache color that the 2000 wines took on. 91-93 points.

Vins Rare