The Drinks Business: 98 Punkte
"It’s just such a shame that there is so little of this, as it’s utterly divine. I’m not always the greatest admirer of vintage rosé Champagnes, but I’m always happy to make an exception for Philipponnat’s Clos des Goisses – and the 2015 vintage is staggering. It’s powerful and sunny in its way and in that sense highly expressive of the vintage. But, more than anything, it’s just beautifully poised, delicate, aerial and oh so classy. The rose petal and wild strawberry and raspberry notes so finely complement one another. I love too, the delicate hint of shiso (a Japanese salad lead) and there’s also a very subtle hint of brioche, some delicate sweet spicing, a touch of angelica and a suggestion of rosewater and rose Turkish delight. Gracious and incredibly lifted on the nearly infinite finish. I’m in raptures." - Colin Hay (09/2025)
