Description
The article discusses the creation and qualities of the Prestige Cuvée by Champagne Pol Roger, named after Sir Winston Churchill. The blend of the champagne is a secret but is said to meet Churchill's preferences for robustness and maturity. It is made from grapes sourced from Grand Crus vineyards and is only produced in the best vintages. The 21st vintage is described as having a mid-yellow-gold color and a complex bouquet of spices, black fruit, and dried fruit. On the palate, there are notes of candied fruit, pastries, and cocoa, with a good structure and acidity. The wine can be enjoyed now or aged for up to 20 years.
Champagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuv*e in homage to Sir Winston Churchill mindful of the qualities that he sought in his champagne : robustness, a full-bodied character and relative maturity. e exact blend is a closely guarded family secret but it is undeniable that the composition would meet with the approval of the man to whom it is dedicated : "My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best". Pinot Noir predominates, providing structure, breadth and robustness whilst Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse and subtlety.
Composed exclusively of grapes sourced from Grands Crus Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards which were already under vine during Churchill's lifetime. Cuv*e Sir Winston Churchill is only made in the very best vintages and is always released later than the other vintage dated Champagnes from Pol Roger, marking Churchill's appreciation for older wines.
The 21st vintage of the Cuv*e Sir Winston Churchill is an alluring mid-yellow-gold with a fine stream of bubbles, both characteristics of the length of time this wine has spent in the famously cool Pol Roger cellars. The nose opens with notes of spices and pepper. A good intensity of black fruit follows, showing the fine concentration and density of the wine. The complexity is obvious: a bouquet of dried fruit and hazelnut overlayed with notes of exotic fruits. The aromas are particularly open and impressive.
On the palate, candied fruit notes accompany hints of pastries, brioche and cocoa, broad and mouth-filling. Delightfully structured, the large proportion of Pinot Noir gives the roundness and gravity that one expects from this cuv*e. Despite the wine's relative youth, it is starting to show some smoky weight and good grip with broad, rich and long acidity. Full bodied and generous, the wine culminates with terrific length.
Drink now or over the next 20 years.
Bottle size: 750ml
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