Pol Roger
Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2016
Other years:
2015| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar for 6–9 years before being released for sale |
| Other years | 2015 |
- Vintage and format: Brut Sparkling Wine 2016, 0.75 l bottle, 12.5% vol
- Grapes: 100% Chardonnay from the finest Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs
- Traditional method: bottle refermentation, manual riddling, aged for between 6 and 9 years
- Aromas and taste: notes of white flowers, citrus and brioche; dry, creamy, with a persistent finish
- Pairings and serving: suitable for starters, lean fish and cheeses; serve at 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne enhances Chardonnay through the Traditional Method. With a golden yellow colour, it reveals a fine perlage with aromas of white flowers, quince and citrus fruits, combined with notes of brioche and fresh butter. On the palate it is dry and creamy, with a long finish featuring hints of almond and acacia honey. It is perfect for accompanying starters, cheeses and lean fish.
Where it comes from
It comes from the finest Grands Crus of Champagne, in the renowned Côte des Blancs. Pol Roger selects grapes from the villages of Avize, Cramant, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for maximum aromatic finesse. A historic supplier to the British royal household based in Épernay, the winery enhances this terroir with care, ensuring wines that express the mineral freshness and elegance of the French vineyards.
How it is produced
The process uses the first pressing in steel, with no passage through barrels, preserving the primary aromas and freshness of the fruit. The prise de mousse according to the Traditional Method takes place with manual riddling in the cellars' galleries. The prolonged ageing on the lees, from six to nine years, gives structure and an enveloping texture, resulting in a clean and remarkably persistent flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1849, the prestigious Pol Roger house combines excellence and artisanal tradition in this exclusive Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2016. A historic supplier to the British monarchy, the Épernay cellar selects grapes from the finest Grands Crus, allowing the wine to mature for six to nine years in its deep underground galleries. The result of a limited production and meticulous manual riddling, this sublime vintage expression offers timeless elegance. Awarded by James Suckling and Wine Spectator, it embodies pure perfection.
Awards
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2016
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2016
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2016
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2016
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1849
- Bottles produced: 1.300.000
It is also a source of infinite pleasure. Pol roger Champagne has a soul, created by the union of a family's spirit and the character of a vineyard. The winery and the cellars are located on the celebrated and noble avenue de Champane in Espernay, the very place where the heart of champagne beats. The purity and the nobility of the Pol roger Champagne is also the fruit of the know-how, passed down from generation to generation.
From the harvest in the region's best vineyards, to the painstaking work in the cellar, each gesture has its own importance. Read more
| Name | Pol Roger Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Pol Roger |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1849, the prestigious Pol Roger house combines excellence and artisanal tradition in this exclusive Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2016. A historic supplier to the British monarchy, the Épernay cellar selects grapes from the finest Grands Crus, allowing the wine to mature for six to nine years in its deep underground galleries. The result of a limited production and meticulous manual riddling, this sublime vintage expression offers timeless elegance. Awarded by James Suckling and Wine Spectator, it embodies pure perfection. |
| Origin | Épernay |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Clarified must fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, without the use of oak barrels; predominantly using the juice from the first pressing (the cuvée); secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the traditional method with manual riddling; aged in the cellar for 6–9 years before release. |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar for 6–9 years before being released for sale |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |