Pol Roger - Cuvée Winston Churchill

94 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
Pol Roger - Cuvée Winston Churchill - 2015 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Pol Roger - Cuvée Winston Churchill

94 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
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A strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985.
Pol Roger's newly released 2012 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill is showing brilliantly, bursting from the glass with youthful aromas of honeyed pears, toasted brioche, pomelo, fresh pastry, green apple and mandarin orange, with hints of stone fruit emerging with time in the glass. Full-bodied, vinous and textural, with an enveloping core of fleshy, concentrated fruit, bright acids and an elegant pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a long, penetrating finish. More muscular and vibrant than the generous and charming 2009, the 2012 ranks alongside the 2008 and 2002 as one of the three finest renditions of Sir Winston Churchill this millennium—and in style it resembles a hypothetical blend of those two vintages.
Pol Roger's 2009 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill has turned out very well, offering up a demonstrative bouquet of golden apples, clear honey, hazelnuts and fresh pastry that's still quite primary. Full-bodied, fleshy and textural, it's deep and concentrated, with an ample core of fruit, ripe but racy acids, a pinpoint mousse and a long, penetrating finish. This is an expressive, deceptively immediate rendition of this bottling, yet despite its charm out of the gates, readers willing to wait at least five years will be rewarded with significant additional complexity.
Made in the very best vintages, Pol Roger's white-golden colored 2006 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill offers a very clear, precise, ripe and complex bouquet with fruity and refreshingly chalky, nutty and brioche notes. Full-bodied and complex on the palate, the 2006 is supple, round and rich but also fine, elegant, fresh and well structured. It has a harmonious yet tight, persistent and very promising finish that puts this silky textured, Pinot-dominated cuvée (the exact blend is a closely guarded family secret) on the border of fatty richness. But the mousse gives so much freshness and finesse that everything seems lifted here. Though I have very limited experience with matured Champagnes from Pol Roger and namely Churchill, I suppose the 2006 will benefit a lot from further bottle aging. But don't get me wrong: the wine is already gorgeous. Tasted June 2018, disgorged in June 2017.
An intense golden-yellow color dresses the Pol Roger prestige 2004 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, which opens with a clear, deep, dense, ripe, fresh, pure and elegant bouquet of matured apples, apricots and lemon flavors along with exciting spicy flavors. Although this Brut is already more than 11 years old, it is dew-fresh and still developing—slowly. This Champagne is highly complex and well structured on the palate, with grapefruit flavors; it is a full-bodied and intense, yet very firm, persistent, fresh and very elegant assemblage of unnamed Grand Cru Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. It reveals a very long and complex, powerful but stimulating finish and, obviously, eternal youth. The finish is powerful and stringent, and reveals great aging potential. The wine is somewhat restrained and too compact at the moment, though, and should benefit from a longer bottle aging.
Type:
Sparkling
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Champagne
Producer:
Pol Roger
Grapes/Blend:
Champagne blend
Pairing Sugesstions:
Shellfish, Crab, Lobster, Goat Cheese, Blue Cheese

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Pol Roger is a renowned champagne house that has been producing high-quality champagne since 1849. The house is located in the heart of the Champagne region in France,...

Pol Roger is a renowned champagne house that has been producing high-quality champagne since 1849. The house is located in the heart of the Champagne region in France, and it is known for its elegant and refined style of champagne.

The production process at Pol Roger is meticulous and precise, with a focus on traditional methods and attention to detail. The grapes used in the production of their champagne are sourced from the best vineyards in the region, and only the finest grapes are selected for use in their blends.

The house produces a range of champagnes, including vintage and non-vintage blends, as well as rosé champagne. Their vintage champagnes are aged for a minimum of seven years, resulting in a complex and rich flavour profile. The non-vintage blends are a combination of several vintages, resulting in a consistent and reliable flavour profile year after year.

Pol Roger is also known for its Winston Churchill cuvée, which was created in honour of the famous British statesman who was a fan of the house's champagne. This cuvée is a rich and full-bodied champagne, with notes of honey, brioche, and dried fruit.

Overall, Pol Roger is a champagne house that is steeped in history and tradition, and their commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every bottle they produce. Whether you are looking for a vintage champagne to celebrate a special occasion or a reliable non-vintage blend for everyday enjoyment, Pol Roger is a producer that should not be overlooked.

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