![]() In the mouth, a fine balance is established between a fresh acidity and the assertive young tannins which provide the "body" of the wine. And then a further range of scents: suave, vegetal notes of acacia, hawthorn, noisette and hazelnut. As the wine warms slightly in the glass, the nose reveals fresher, acidic notes of citrus fruits and mint. The bouquet develops in progressive stages, opening with notes of the forest floor and leafy scents of moss and field mushrooms. The vintage of the "Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill" is always staggered so as to be one step behind the release of other vintage-dated champagnes from Pol Roger.Ī colour of brilliant critrine yellow infused with deeper gold, crowned by a delicate mousse of tiny bubbles, suggests both youth and concentration. The blend is a reflection of the spirit of his character with the dominance of pinot noir providing structure, breadth and robustness whilst the chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse and subtlety. The exact blend is a closely guarded family secret but it is undeniable that the composition would meet the approval of the man to whom it is dedicated: "My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best."Ĭomposed exclusively from grapes from grand cru pinot noir and chardonnay vineyards which were already under vine during Churchill's lifetime, it is only ever made in the very best vintages. The "Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill", Champagne Pol Roger's Prestige Cuvée, was created in homage to Sir Winston Churchill, mindful of the qualities that he prefered in his champagne: robustness, a full-bodied character and relative maturity.
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