Philipponnat Extra Brut Champagne Clos des Goisses 2011

97 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2011 vintage of Clos des Goisses is quite unique in the annals of this great single vineyard Champagne, as it is composed solely of pinot noir in this year! This the first vintage to ever be crafted exclusively from pinot noir. While the 2011 vintage favored the pinot noir grape here, the decision to only utilize this variety was also predicated on four parcels of chardonnay having to be replanted in the hillside vineyard prior to the 2011 growing season. 80% of the vins clairs were barrel-fermented and none went through malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged sur latte for fully eight years prior to disgorgement in March of 2020. It was finished with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a beautifully refined blend of white peach, a hint of fresh apricot, a gorgeous base of chalky minerality, almond, brioche and a topnote of orange blossoms. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and utterly suave in personality, with a superb core, great mineral drive and bounce, elegant mousse and a long, complex and perfectly balanced finish. This is a stunning vintage for Clos des Goisses... A stunning wine! 2020-2075. (Sep/Oct 2020)"

96 points Johan Castaing (Decanter): "For the first time, the Clos des Goisses Champagne is entirely composed of Pinot Noir. Of the 14 parcels that compose the clos, grapes were sourced from only four for this vintage. Clos des Goisses 2011 is particularly floral with notes of iris, jasmine, roses as well as spring herbs. The nose is delightfully complicated by delicate citrus notes and hints of white peach. On the palate, the massive, full-bodied side of Clos des Goisses is certainly present but there seems to be less density than certain vintages. This is a more crystalline, precise expression of Clos des Goisses, one endowed with a fine and pure texture. Bravo! Dosage: 4.5 g/L. Disgorgement: March 2020. Drinking Window: 2030-2050. (Oct 2020)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2011 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses is bright and perfumed, with lovely energy driving the citrus, floral and savory notes. In 2011, Clos des Goisses is a touch lithe, but its balance is simply impeccable. In 2011, Clos des Goisses is, unusually, 100% Pinot Noir, taken from just four of the fourteen Goisses parcels, the result of some of the Chardonnay parcels being replanted and the Pinots having distinctly Chardonnay-like characteristics. Given the challenges of the year, I would not push my luck on aging. If there is one 2011 I would be willing to bet on, at least for the medium term, it is Clos des Goisses. Dosage is 4.5 liters per gram. Drink: 2020-2031. (Nov 2020)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$386 list] This offers fine integration of well-cut acidity with delicate flavors of crème de cassis, lemon curd and crushed almond. The mousse is lively and lacy in texture, carrying a streak of minerally chalk and smoke notes on the finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged Autumn 2019. Drink now through 2026. 1,002 cases made, 25 cases imported. (11/15/21)"

18.5+/20 points Jancis Robinson: "100% Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2020. Dosage 4.5 g/l. Bright copper colour. Very savoury, dense, dry nose. Tight bead and more than a little pungency on the finish. So long and intense. Still quite tightly packed in, so that the finish is positively electric! This is stunning with some vibrant green-vegetation notes. Note the much higher alcohol than is usual for champagne. This just goes on and on and is all youthful pleasure. So many waves of rich minerality. Up there with the best. 2020-2033. (10/19/20)"