Clos des Goisses 2009

This magnum combines 61 per cent Pinot Noir and 39 per cent Chardonnay from the Clos des Goisses, Philipponnat's walled vineyard. 2009 was a ripe, contrasting harvest with plenty of fruit and little acidity. The wine aged for eight years and carries a dosage of 4.25 g/l. 37 per cent of the wine fermented in oak, which brings complexity without letting it oxidise early. Malolactic fermentation is avoided. The nose is spicy and toasty, while the palate is fresh and mineral, with sour cherry and spice. It is intense, structured and long.

Decant it before serving and pour it at 11 to 13 °C in large white wine glasses. It pairs with game, truffle, caviar and soft cheese, and can be cellared for several decades.