Pol Roger
Champagne Sir Winston Churchill Brut 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Bottle ageing in underground cellars; secondary fermentation in bottle at 9°C with manual riddling; long maturation potential (15–25 years) |
- Format and vintage: 1.5 litre Magnum, 2018 harvest, Champagne AOC Brut
- Grape variety: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru parcels
- Aroma: notes of dried fruit, toasted almonds and honey, with an intense and complex bouquet
- Taste: powerful and full-bodied structure, balanced by citrus; persistent, creamy and buttery finish
- Traditional method: double decanting, cold fermentation, secondary fermentation at 9°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut is a Traditional Method wine of great depth, combining Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a structured and harmonious profile. In the glass, it displays a golden yellow colour, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet, with prominent notes of toasted almonds, honey and dried fruit. On the palate, it is powerful, balanced by a vivid citrus acidity, finishing with a long and creamy aftertaste that evokes butter, plum and ripe pear. Ideal with oysters, shellfish, white fish and creamy dishes.
Where it comes from
This renowned tribute to the British statesman originates from the vineyards of Champagne, crafted by the Pol Roger house. The grapes are selected from Grand Cru classified plots, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir achieve their fullest expression from the terroir. The distinctive mark of the Épernay cellar is reflected in careful management of maturation, which gives the wine an extraordinary capacity for evolution. Ageing takes place in the historic underground cellars, dug thirty-three metres deep, an environment where constant temperatures favour the development of unique aromatic complexity.
How it is produced
The process begins with the decanting of the must and continues with low-temperature fermentation in steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation, carried out separately for each grape variety, the base wines are combined in the final blend. The prise de mousse follows the strict criteria of the Traditional Method at a controlled temperature of nine degrees, ensuring perfect integration of carbon dioxide. The production process concludes with hand riddling, a traditional practice that enhances the wine’s visual and tactile finesse. This meticulous production defines its structure and freshness.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1849, the historic Pol Roger house pays tribute to the famous statesman with Champagne Sir Winston Churchill, produced only in the finest vintages. To suit Churchill's preference for mature vintage champagnes, this sumptuous magnum is patiently aged in the underground cellars at a depth of 33 metres. Its secret blend ensures unparalleled refinement, resulting in a timeless masterpiece of elegance, celebrated by critics with 97 points from Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2018
96/100
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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2018
97/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Sir Winston Churchill Brut Magnum 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Pol Roger |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1849, the historic Pol Roger house pays tribute to the famous statesman with Champagne Sir Winston Churchill, produced only in the finest vintages. To suit Churchill's preference for mature vintage champagnes, this sumptuous magnum is patiently aged in the underground cellars at a depth of 33 metres. Its secret blend ensures unparalleled refinement, resulting in a timeless masterpiece of elegance, celebrated by critics with 97 points from Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Fermentation temperature | Sotto i 18 °C; seconda fermentazione in bottiglia a 9 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional method; bottle fermentation with manual riddling; two decantations of the must and cold fermentation |
| Wine making | The must undergoes two decantations: one immediately after the first pressing and a second in stainless steel tanks at 6°C for 24 hours. This is followed by a slow cold fermentation below 18°C in stainless steel, with separate vinification for each grape variety. Complete malolactic fermentation, then blending. Secondary fermentation in the bottle at 9°C in underground cellars with manual riddling. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing in underground cellars; secondary fermentation in bottle at 9°C with manual riddling; long maturation potential (15–25 years) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |