The 2005 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses is a Champagne blend from the renowned Philipponnat producer in France's Champagne region. This vintage is composed of sixty-five percent Pinot Noir and thirty-five percent Chardonnay, and it was aged sur latte for eight years before being disgorged in November 2013. The wine has a 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork.
James Suckling awarded this Champagne a high score of 95, describing it as "a majestic Champagne that has superb darker notes of brulée, roasted almonds and lightly spiced caramel, plus blue fruit aromas, cassis and mineral flecked earth." He praised its "rich and structurally powerful" palate and noted its "long and chiseled shape" and "seductive texture."
John Gilman, also giving it a score of 95, called the 2005 vintage "a stellar wine." He highlighted its complex nose, featuring "apple, peach, chalky minerality, caraway seed, hazelnut, fresh-baked bread and a lovely touch of upper register smokiness." Gilman found the palate "deep, full-bodied, crisp and complex," with an "elegant mousse and a long, complex and impeccably balanced finish," epitomizing refinement.
Wine Spectator's review, awarding the wine a score of 92, described it as "firm and well-knit," with a creamy palate that includes "aromas of spring blossom, smoke, ground anise and clove accenting the subtle richness of almond financier, golden currant and lemon parfait flavors." They noted its fine, chalky texture and lingering finish, recommending it to be enjoyed now through 2025.
Decanter also gave the wine a score of 92, emphasizing its "girth of the vintage" and its power over finesse. They found it "creamy and marzipan-like," with inviting flavors of "dried apricot and candied peach" balanced by lively acidity and pronounced chalkiness. They suggested it may gain more refinement and poise with further aging.
Overall, the 2005 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses is noted for its complexity, rich structure, and potential for further aging, earning high praise from multiple reviewers.