CUVÉE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
2002 Brut Pol Roger
| Grapes | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Champagne |
| ABV | 12% |
Lovely pure cool gold colour. The purity is reflected in the nose too - tight citrus is evenly melded into leesy depth, which for now comes acress and spicy and tight, but which will unfurl into a broader richness with time. Citrus on the palate too, a light fresh pace, taut at first and then the richness follows, for now still tightly framed, clearly with more richness waiting to develop. Hubert de Billy says they like nothing more than to hear this described as Burgundy with bubbles, as they are aiming to make a wine which is full-bodied like this, both deeply savoury and refreshing. L&S (Jun 2014)
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Pale coppery gold. Gosh, amazingly developed and surely a little oaky on the nose. And then extremely refreshing on the palate - much more so than the nose suggested initially. Very dry finish - a substantial, muscular wine! 2014-20 Rating: 18 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Aug 2014)
The first impression of this vintage is one of extraordinary ripeness. This is a concentrated and ripe wine with citrus notes that bounce off a layer of fresh toast and brioche. It has a long, persistent finish with bright acidity.Will Lyons, The Wall Street Journal (Jul 2014)
Champagne Pol Roger
Champagne Pol Roger is one of the very few remaining houses still owned and run by the founding family, who remain responsible for the winemaking and selection of the cuvées each year.
Originally founded in Aÿ in 1849 by Pol Roger, the firm then moved to Épernay in 1851. The First World War had a huge impact on the firm, putting any expansion plans to rest, and Prohibition in America made exports much more difficult.
During the Second World War when the Germans occupied France, all production and buying of Champagne was controlled by the Wehrmacht.
However, the War caused Winston Churchill to become a prominent figurehead throughout the world, and his love of Pol Roger was widely known. So much so that the House created their special Cuvée Winston Churchill in 1975.
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